used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
ANONYMOUSadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading ANONYMOUS Lord Bearwarden finds himself very constantly on guard just at present.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
appliancesnounUS /əˈplaɪənsəz/
plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANONYMOUS Lord Bearwarden finds himself very constantly on guard just at present.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
Bearwarden
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From this reading ANONYMOUS Lord Bearwarden finds himself very constantly on guard just at present.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The guard coming off was mustering below.
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The guard coming off was mustering below.
deem to be
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading ANONYMOUS Lord Bearwarden finds himself very constantly on guard just at present.
correctnessnounUS /kərˈektnəs/
conformity to fact or truth
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
cuirassnoun
medieval body armor that covers the chest and back
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
day-labourer
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From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
earnsverbUS /ɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading ANONYMOUS Lord Bearwarden finds himself very constantly on guard just at present.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading ANONYMOUS Lord Bearwarden finds himself very constantly on guard just at present.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ANONYMOUS Lord Bearwarden finds himself very constantly on guard just at present.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
and nothing more
From this reading ANONYMOUS Lord Bearwarden finds himself very constantly on guard just at present.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
life-like
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From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading ANONYMOUS Lord Bearwarden finds himself very constantly on guard just at present.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
morocconounUS /mərˈɑːkoʊ/
a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
musteringverbUS /ˈmʌstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading The guard coming off was mustering below.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The guard coming off was mustering below.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ANONYMOUS Lord Bearwarden finds himself very constantly on guard just at present.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ANONYMOUS Lord Bearwarden finds himself very constantly on guard just at present.
purportingverbUS /pərˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
subservientadjectiveUS /səbˈsɜːrviənt/
compliant and obedient to authority
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
terminatingverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
precisely as stated
From this reading ANONYMOUS Lord Bearwarden finds himself very constantly on guard just at present.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Her ladyship is of opinion that he earns his pay more thoroughly than any day-labourer his wages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
at the time that
From this reading I do not myself consider that helmet, cuirass, and leather breeches form the appropriate appliances of a hero, when terminating in a pair of red morocco slippers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, in all representations purporting to be life-like, effect must be subservient to correctness of detail; and such was the costume in which his lordship, on duty at the Horse Guards, received a dispatch that seemed to cause him considerable surprise and vexation.
