used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This evening she will not be there.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This evening she will not be there.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
foals
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From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
set up or found
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
of great significance or value
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
a room where books are kept
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
engage in
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
muttonnounUS /ˈmʌtən/
meat from a mature domestic sheep
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
not any; not one
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This evening she will not be there.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
novelistsnounUS /ˈnɑːvələsts/
plural of “novelist” — one who writes novels
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This evening she will not be there.
Somerive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
in the near future
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This evening she will not be there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This evening she will not be there.
up to a particular time
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
turbotnounUS /ˌtɜːrˈboʊ/
flesh of a large European flatfish
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “This evening,” said Miss Mortimer, “we could not be at the library, as my uncle is to have a party to dinner.”
at the time that
From this reading Nothing important happened till the hour of appointment; when our hero, repairing to the captain’s, found, to his great pleasure, that one of the guests was his new acquaintance, Mrs. Somerive.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The conversation during dinner, whether the party consist of genius or no genius, generally turns on one subject; nor was the present an exception; foals, turbot, and Down mutton, being the chief topics discussed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This evening she will not be there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE next morning, the gentlemen informed the young ladies, that they had become acquainted with one of their favourite novelists, and that they hoped soon to make them acquainted.
