used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Don't let us talk more, my dear Carlton," answered Reding; "I shall go on making a fool of myself.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Let well alone, or bad alone, pray do."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Don't let us talk more, my dear Carlton," answered Reding; "I shall go on making a fool of myself.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Let well alone, or bad alone, pray do."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
beeches
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From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
Carlton
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From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
Carlton's
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From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
dearly loved
From this reading "Don't let us talk more, my dear Carlton," answered Reding; "I shall go on making a fool of myself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Let well alone, or bad alone, pray do."
don't
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From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
a movement into or inward
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that there was some strong feeling irritating him inwardly; the manner and words were too serious for the occasion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was evident that there was some strong feeling irritating him inwardly; the manner and words were too serious for the occasion.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "Don't let us talk more, my dear Carlton," answered Reding; "I shall go on making a fool of myself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Don't let us talk more, my dear Carlton," answered Reding; "I shall go on making a fool of myself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was evident that there was some strong feeling irritating him inwardly; the manner and words were too serious for the occasion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading It was evident that there was some strong feeling irritating him inwardly; the manner and words were too serious for the occasion.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading It was evident that there was some strong feeling irritating him inwardly; the manner and words were too serious for the occasion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Don't let us talk more, my dear Carlton," answered Reding; "I shall go on making a fool of myself.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Don't let us talk more, my dear Carlton," answered Reding; "I shall go on making a fool of myself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was evident that there was some strong feeling irritating him inwardly; the manner and words were too serious for the occasion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Don't let us talk more, my dear Carlton," answered Reding; "I shall go on making a fool of myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Don't let us talk more, my dear Carlton," answered Reding; "I shall go on making a fool of myself.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was evident that there was some strong feeling irritating him inwardly; the manner and words were too serious for the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Let well alone, or bad alone, pray do."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
RedingverbUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “rede” — give an interpretation or explanation to
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It was evident that there was some strong feeling irritating him inwardly; the manner and words were too serious for the occasion.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Don't let us talk more, my dear Carlton," answered Reding; "I shall go on making a fool of myself.
and nothing more
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was evident that there was some strong feeling irritating him inwardly; the manner and words were too serious for the occasion.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Don't let us talk more, my dear Carlton," answered Reding; "I shall go on making a fool of myself.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was evident that there was some strong feeling irritating him inwardly; the manner and words were too serious for the occasion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was evident that there was some strong feeling irritating him inwardly; the manner and words were too serious for the occasion.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't let us talk more, my dear Carlton," answered Reding; "I shall go on making a fool of myself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
(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 Let well alone, or bad alone, pray do."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was evident that there was some strong feeling irritating him inwardly; the manner and words were too serious for the occasion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
in or at the place that
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had by this time strolled as far as Carlton's lodgings, where the books happened to be on which Charles was at that time more immediately employed; and they took two or three turns under some fine beeches which stood in front of the house before entering it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was evident that there was some strong feeling irritating him inwardly; the manner and words were too serious for the occasion.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tell me, Reding," said Carlton, "for really I don't understand, what are your reasons for admiring what, in truth, is simply an unnatural state."
