used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HUMOURIST AND AN IDEALIST.
abhorverbUS /æbˈhɔːr/
find repugnant
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A HUMOURIST AND AN IDEALIST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HUMOURIST AND AN IDEALIST.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
balladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
according with custom or propriety
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost._ "A merrier man, Within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour's talk withal."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
set up or found
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
Harford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost._ "A merrier man, Within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour's talk withal."
HUMOURISTnoun
someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
From this reading A HUMOURIST AND AN IDEALIST.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
IDEALISTnounUS /aɪˈdiːlɪst/
someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations
From this reading A HUMOURIST AND AN IDEALIST.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
laboriouslyadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/
in a laborious manner
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
Labour's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost._ "A merrier man, Within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour's talk withal."
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost._ "A merrier man, Within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour's talk withal."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost._ "A merrier man, Within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour's talk withal."
Love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost._ "A merrier man, Within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour's talk withal."
engage in
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost._ "A merrier man, Within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour's talk withal."
merrieradjectiveUS /ˈmeriər/
comparative of “merry” — full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost._ "A merrier man, Within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour's talk withal."
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost._ "A merrier man, Within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour's talk withal."
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost._ "A merrier man, Within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour's talk withal."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost._ "A merrier man, Within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour's talk withal."
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost._ "A merrier man, Within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour's talk withal."
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
hard to endure
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
precisely as stated
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
Waveney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _Act II._ While Waveney was doing her very best to make a favourable impression on the Misses Harford, an interview of a far different character was taking place at Number Ten, Cleveland Terrace.
a Caucasian
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
whitestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtɪst/
superlative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
which person or people
From this reading Mollie, who was conscientious and strictly truthful, having been taught from childhood to abhor the very whitest of white lies, was trying laboriously to carry out a certain programme drawn up by Waveney.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost._ "A merrier man, Within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour's talk withal."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost._ "A merrier man, Within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour's talk withal."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "The world was very guilty of such a ballad some three ages since; but, I think, now 'tis not to be found."
