used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It was not hardship so far; it was merely adventure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
Alistair
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From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
bather's
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From this reading Much to his own surprise, he felt the first cold touch of poverty distinctly exhilarating, like a bather’s first plunge into the sea.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
cabdrivernounUS /ˈkæbdraɪvər/
someone who drives a taxi for a living
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
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 Much to his own surprise, he felt the first cold touch of poverty distinctly exhilarating, like a bather’s first plunge into the sea.
Colonsay
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From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
the act of discovering something
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Much to his own surprise, he felt the first cold touch of poverty distinctly exhilarating, like a bather’s first plunge into the sea.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading Much to his own surprise, he felt the first cold touch of poverty distinctly exhilarating, like a bather’s first plunge into the sea.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was not hardship so far; it was merely adventure.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Much to his own surprise, he felt the first cold touch of poverty distinctly exhilarating, like a bather’s first plunge into the sea.
FINUCANE
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From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Much to his own surprise, he felt the first cold touch of poverty distinctly exhilarating, like a bather’s first plunge into the sea.
set up or found
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading It was not hardship so far; it was merely adventure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
Jermyn's
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From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Much to his own surprise, he felt the first cold touch of poverty distinctly exhilarating, like a bather’s first plunge into the sea.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not hardship so far; it was merely adventure.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
MOLLYnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much to his own surprise, he felt the first cold touch of poverty distinctly exhilarating, like a bather’s first plunge into the sea.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
not any; not one
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Much to his own surprise, he felt the first cold touch of poverty distinctly exhilarating, like a bather’s first plunge into the sea.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading Much to his own surprise, he felt the first cold touch of poverty distinctly exhilarating, like a bather’s first plunge into the sea.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Much to his own surprise, he felt the first cold touch of poverty distinctly exhilarating, like a bather’s first plunge into the sea.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Much to his own surprise, he felt the first cold touch of poverty distinctly exhilarating, like a bather’s first plunge into the sea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not hardship so far; it was merely adventure.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
sovereignsnounUS /ˈsɑːvrənz/
plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
St
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From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Much to his own surprise, he felt the first cold touch of poverty distinctly exhilarating, like a bather’s first plunge into the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
ThrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thrusting his hands into his pocket in the act of nodding to a cabdriver, he found that he had no money.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Much to his own surprise, he felt the first cold touch of poverty distinctly exhilarating, like a bather’s first plunge into the sea.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
Vanbrughnoun
English architect (1664-1726)
From this reading MOLLY FINUCANE AT HOME AS he turned away from St. Jermyn’s schoolroom, after putting his mother and Miss Vanbrugh into their carriage, Lord Alistair Stuart made a curious discovery.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The brother of the Duke of Trent and Colonsay had often known what it was to want a thousand pounds, but he had never been without sovereigns in his pocket, and it took him some moments to realize that this state of things was not accidental, but natural in his new circumstances.
