used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
matters of personal concern
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
arightadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
BrunswicknounUS /ˈbrʌnzwɪk/
a university town in southwestern Maine
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
Dawkins
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From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
Early's
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From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading He started to enjoy life in real earnest.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He started to enjoy life in real earnest.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
divisible by two
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
to or in any or all places
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
firm'snounUS /fɜːrmz/
possessive form of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
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 Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He started to enjoy life in real earnest.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He started to enjoy life in real earnest.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He started to enjoy life in real earnest.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
restrictionnounUS /riˈstrɪkʃən/
a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
cut with a saw
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started to enjoy life in real earnest.
caught or fixed
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Dawkins had guessed aright in supposing that George Early felt safe on the temperance question; his old confidence returned at once.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He started to enjoy life in real earnest.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
at the time that
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Early enjoyed herself immensely, and even Aunt Phoebe, who had once felt she could never forgive her nephew for his recklessness, began to assume a placid air, and agreed to prolong her visit to Brunswick Terrace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When at business, he stuck fast to the firm's affairs, and when away, as was not infrequent now, he went everywhere and saw everything as people with health and money do.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Perhaps the alcohol restriction was a thorn in George Early's side; but if so, he grieved in secret, for in public you would never dream that he had a care.
