used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being a public character, although an object of ambition to many, has its disadvantages.
(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 There she waited two days, spending her time walking and driving where all the world walks and drives.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Being a public character, although an object of ambition to many, has its disadvantages.
a cherished desire
From this reading Being a public character, although an object of ambition to many, has its disadvantages.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Being a public character, although an object of ambition to many, has its disadvantages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a public character, although an object of ambition to many, has its disadvantages.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Being a public character, although an object of ambition to many, has its disadvantages.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There she waited two days, spending her time walking and driving where all the world walks and drives.
debarred
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From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading Being a public character, although an object of ambition to many, has its disadvantages.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading There she waited two days, spending her time walking and driving where all the world walks and drives.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading There she waited two days, spending her time walking and driving where all the world walks and drives.
every person
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being a public character, although an object of ambition to many, has its disadvantages.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Being a public character, although an object of ambition to many, has its disadvantages.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Being a public character, although an object of ambition to many, has its disadvantages.
Neaera
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Being a public character, although an object of ambition to many, has its disadvantages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being a public character, although an object of ambition to many, has its disadvantages.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SOME ONE TO SPEAK TO.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Being a public character, although an object of ambition to many, has its disadvantages.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
express in words
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME ONE TO SPEAK TO.
express in speech
From this reading SOME ONE TO SPEAK TO.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading There she waited two days, spending her time walking and driving where all the world walks and drives.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There she waited two days, spending her time walking and driving where all the world walks and drives.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
push forcefully
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There she waited two days, spending her time walking and driving where all the world walks and drives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOME ONE TO SPEAK TO.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There she waited two days, spending her time walking and driving where all the world walks and drives.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading There she waited two days, spending her time walking and driving where all the world walks and drives.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading There she waited two days, spending her time walking and driving where all the world walks and drives.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading There she waited two days, spending her time walking and driving where all the world walks and drives.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
at the time that
From this reading Fame is very pleasant, but we do not want everybody in the hotel to point at us when we come down to dinner.
in or at the place that
From this reading There she waited two days, spending her time walking and driving where all the world walks and drives.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Neaera went to Brighton--for it is surely unnecessary to say that she intended to go and did go thither--she felt that the fame which had been thrust upon her debarred her from hotels, and she took lodgings of a severely respectable type, facing the sea.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There she waited two days, spending her time walking and driving where all the world walks and drives.
