used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'D LIKE TO HAVE THINGS ON A SOUNDER BASIS."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
BASISnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading "I'D LIKE TO HAVE THINGS ON A SOUNDER BASIS."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
Boldero
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From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
ButtsnounUS /bʌts/
plural of “butt” — thick end of the handle
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Its consequence was immediate.
coquetrynoun
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
exasperationnounUS /ˌeksæspərˈeɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I'D LIKE TO HAVE THINGS ON A SOUNDER BASIS."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
I'D
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From this reading "I'D LIKE TO HAVE THINGS ON A SOUNDER BASIS."
of the present time and place
From this reading Its consequence was immediate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its consequence was immediate.
jolliestadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːliəst/
superlative of “jolly” — full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
Leonore
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From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I'D LIKE TO HAVE THINGS ON A SOUNDER BASIS."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'D LIKE TO HAVE THINGS ON A SOUNDER BASIS."
on one occasion
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
PurcellnounUS /pərˈsel/
English organist at Westminster Abbey and composer of many theatrical pieces (1659-1695)
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
SOUNDERnounUS /ˈsaʊndər/
a device for making soundings
From this reading "I'D LIKE TO HAVE THINGS ON A SOUNDER BASIS."
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
That's
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From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In coquetry as in other matters, the old saying about the natural and the acquired taste holds good.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I'D LIKE TO HAVE THINGS ON A SOUNDER BASIS."
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'D LIKE TO HAVE THINGS ON A SOUNDER BASIS."
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading "That's the jolliest little widow I have seen for ages," pronounced Mr. George Augustus Butts, after seeing the Boldero ladies to their carriage at the close of a prolonged call at his uncle's house.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leonore, having once tasted blood, was not to be kept from it; exasperation and despair were thrown to the winds in the triumph of her first victory, and the ease with which she had brought Valentine Purcell to book turned her head.
