used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Having given me this intimation he took himself off, with an air of disgust, among the long-necked bottles.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Having given me this intimation he took himself off, with an air of disgust, among the long-necked bottles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having given me this intimation he took himself off, with an air of disgust, among the long-necked bottles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I did, however, see a large hot supper, and a very large assortment of long-necked bottles.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading I did, however, see a large hot supper, and a very large assortment of long-necked bottles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading I did, however, see a large hot supper, and a very large assortment of long-necked bottles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did, however, see a large hot supper, and a very large assortment of long-necked bottles.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Having given me this intimation he took himself off, with an air of disgust, among the long-necked bottles.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Having given me this intimation he took himself off, with an air of disgust, among the long-necked bottles.
Gledd
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From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having given me this intimation he took himself off, with an air of disgust, among the long-necked bottles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having given me this intimation he took himself off, with an air of disgust, among the long-necked bottles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having given me this intimation he took himself off, with an air of disgust, among the long-necked bottles.
Hoskins
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From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading I did, however, see a large hot supper, and a very large assortment of long-necked bottles.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I did, however, see a large hot supper, and a very large assortment of long-necked bottles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Having given me this intimation he took himself off, with an air of disgust, among the long-necked bottles.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
and nothing more
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I did, however, see a large hot supper, and a very large assortment of long-necked bottles.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
long-necked
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From this reading I did, however, see a large hot supper, and a very large assortment of long-necked bottles.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
not any; not one
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I did, however, see a large hot supper, and a very large assortment of long-necked bottles.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Having given me this intimation he took himself off, with an air of disgust, among the long-necked bottles.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
on the contrary
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
cut with a saw
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I did, however, see a large hot supper, and a very large assortment of long-necked bottles.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
express in speech
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
having a supporting base
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading I did, however, see a large hot supper, and a very large assortment of long-necked bottles.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
tea-party
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From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having given me this intimation he took himself off, with an air of disgust, among the long-necked bottles.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Having given me this intimation he took himself off, with an air of disgust, among the long-necked bottles.
precisely as stated
From this reading I did, however, see a large hot supper, and a very large assortment of long-necked bottles.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
at the time that
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was at a tea-party that same evening at which Miss Gledd was present;--it was called a tea-party, though I saw no tea.
whiskedverbUS /wɪskt/
past form of “whisk” — move somewhere quickly
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mr. Green,” she said,--I had just been introduced to her as she was being whisked away by Hoskins in my sleigh--“Mr. Green, I believe I owe you an apology.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was standing rather listlessly near the door, being short of acquaintance, when a young Yankee dandy, with a very stiff neck, informed me that Miss Gledd wanted to speak to me.
