used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
being joined in close association
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
carefully weighed
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
a social unit living together
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
fellow-traveller
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
impecuniousadjective
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
for more time
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
pedigreenounUS /ˈpedəɡri/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
postponingverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
on the contrary
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
a male human offspring
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most of this family were already established in life, and had repaired their shattered fortunes by a prudent and wealthy marriage; but Lord Tony, as he was called, preferred his liberty.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
WEST'SnounUS /wests/
possessive form of “west” — the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading WEST’S WISHES.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was fond of sport and travelling, and was postponing the evil day (as he considered it) which, alas! must sooner or later overtake him, for his private fortune was small.
belonging to which person
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading WEST’S WISHES.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Standing close to Mr. West--or, rather, Mr. West had attached himself to him--was his favourite fellow-traveller, a young and somewhat impecunious nobleman--Lord Anthony Foster--the son of a duke, whose pedigree was much longer than his purse, and one of a large family.
