used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
after-dinner
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From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
after-life
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From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Dick Stanmore took his punishment with true British pluck and pertinacity.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
facernounUS /ˈfeɪsər/
(a dated Briticism) a serious difficulty with which one is suddenly faced
From this reading It was a "facer."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
a man of refinement
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
impairverbUS /ˌɪmˈper/
make worse or less effective
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
go away from a place
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
not any; not one
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
a human being
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
pertinacitynoun
persistent determination
From this reading Dick Stanmore took his punishment with true British pluck and pertinacity.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Dick Stanmore took his punishment with true British pluck and pertinacity.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
the act of punishing
From this reading Dick Stanmore took his punishment with true British pluck and pertinacity.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
self-indulgences
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From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
slumbers
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From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
sorrowingadjective
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
Stanmore
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From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
step-mother's
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From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Dick Stanmore took his punishment with true British pluck and pertinacity.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Dick Stanmore took his punishment with true British pluck and pertinacity.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
look attentively
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Romance, like port wine, after-dinner slumbers, flannel next the skin, and such self-indulgences, should be reserved as a luxury for after-life; under no circumstances must it be permitted to impair the efficiency of manhood in its prime.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "WANTED--A LADY" We must go back a few days to watch with Dick Stanmore through the sad sorrowing hours that succeeded his step-mother's ball.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I trust I have not so described this gentleman as to leave an impression that he was what young ladies call a romantic person.
