used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stephen was inclined to be garrulous and Lavinia had not much occasion to put in a word.
in the past
From this reading "But that was nigh twenty years ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I WISH YOU GOOD NIGHT AND MORE SENSE" Lavinia and her protector set out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It were Mr. Baldwin as keeps a inn at Salthill as started to run 'em daily.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading It were Mr. Baldwin as keeps a inn at Salthill as started to run 'em daily.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Stephen was inclined to be garrulous and Lavinia had not much occasion to put in a word.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But that was nigh twenty years ago.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading It were Mr. Baldwin as keeps a inn at Salthill as started to run 'em daily.
a quad with a square body
From this reading It were Mr. Baldwin as keeps a inn at Salthill as started to run 'em daily.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading Stephen was inclined to be garrulous and Lavinia had not much occasion to put in a word.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I WISH YOU GOOD NIGHT AND MORE SENSE" Lavinia and her protector set out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stephen was inclined to be garrulous and Lavinia had not much occasion to put in a word.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I WISH YOU GOOD NIGHT AND MORE SENSE" Lavinia and her protector set out.
how
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From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I WISH YOU GOOD NIGHT AND MORE SENSE" Lavinia and her protector set out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stephen was inclined to be garrulous and Lavinia had not much occasion to put in a word.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Stephen was inclined to be garrulous and Lavinia had not much occasion to put in a word.
a message received and understood
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading It were Mr. Baldwin as keeps a inn at Salthill as started to run 'em daily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It were Mr. Baldwin as keeps a inn at Salthill as started to run 'em daily.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading It were Mr. Baldwin as keeps a inn at Salthill as started to run 'em daily.
Lavinia
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From this reading "I WISH YOU GOOD NIGHT AND MORE SENSE" Lavinia and her protector set out.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I WISH YOU GOOD NIGHT AND MORE SENSE" Lavinia and her protector set out.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It were Mr. Baldwin as keeps a inn at Salthill as started to run 'em daily.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Stephen was inclined to be garrulous and Lavinia had not much occasion to put in a word.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading "But that was nigh twenty years ago.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I WISH YOU GOOD NIGHT AND MORE SENSE" Lavinia and her protector set out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Stephen was inclined to be garrulous and Lavinia had not much occasion to put in a word.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Stephen was inclined to be garrulous and Lavinia had not much occasion to put in a word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
and nothing more
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I WISH YOU GOOD NIGHT AND MORE SENSE" Lavinia and her protector set out.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading "I WISH YOU GOOD NIGHT AND MORE SENSE" Lavinia and her protector set out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Stephen was inclined to be garrulous and Lavinia had not much occasion to put in a word.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It were Mr. Baldwin as keeps a inn at Salthill as started to run 'em daily.
Salthill
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From this reading It were Mr. Baldwin as keeps a inn at Salthill as started to run 'em daily.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "I WISH YOU GOOD NIGHT AND MORE SENSE" Lavinia and her protector set out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I WISH YOU GOOD NIGHT AND MORE SENSE" Lavinia and her protector set out.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It were Mr. Baldwin as keeps a inn at Salthill as started to run 'em daily.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen was inclined to be garrulous and Lavinia had not much occasion to put in a word.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But that was nigh twenty years ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stephen was inclined to be garrulous and Lavinia had not much occasion to put in a word.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading "But that was nigh twenty years ago.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stephen was inclined to be garrulous and Lavinia had not much occasion to put in a word.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It were Mr. Baldwin as keeps a inn at Salthill as started to run 'em daily.
at the time that
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I WISH YOU GOOD NIGHT AND MORE SENSE" Lavinia and her protector set out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He entertained her with choice bits of information, such as how he remembered when the coach ran between Bath and London only three times a week.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Stephen was inclined to be garrulous and Lavinia had not much occasion to put in a word.
a late time of life
From this reading "But that was nigh twenty years ago.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I WISH YOU GOOD NIGHT AND MORE SENSE" Lavinia and her protector set out.
