used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
(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 Fortunate, indeed, is the land that possesses such a man, for, having him, it must be the centre of all the virtues.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Sir Charles Wigge Takes Possession_ Mrs. Radigan has been overawed at last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fortunate, indeed, is the land that possesses such a man, for, having him, it must be the centre of all the virtues.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Sir Charles Wigge Takes Possession_ Mrs. Radigan has been overawed at last.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Fortunate, indeed, is the land that possesses such a man, for, having him, it must be the centre of all the virtues.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading _Sir Charles Wigge Takes Possession_ Mrs. Radigan has been overawed at last.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Fortunate, indeed, is the land that possesses such a man, for, having him, it must be the centre of all the virtues.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Sir Charles Wigge Takes Possession_ Mrs. Radigan has been overawed at last.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Fortunate, indeed, is the land that possesses such a man, for, having him, it must be the centre of all the virtues.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fortunate, indeed, is the land that possesses such a man, for, having him, it must be the centre of all the virtues.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Fortunate, indeed, is the land that possesses such a man, for, having him, it must be the centre of all the virtues.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fortunate, indeed, is the land that possesses such a man, for, having him, it must be the centre of all the virtues.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Fortunate, indeed, is the land that possesses such a man, for, having him, it must be the centre of all the virtues.
immediately past
From this reading _Sir Charles Wigge Takes Possession_ Mrs. Radigan has been overawed at last.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Fortunate, indeed, is the land that possesses such a man, for, having him, it must be the centre of all the virtues.
masterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Sir Charles Wigge Takes Possession_ Mrs. Radigan has been overawed at last.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Fortunate, indeed, is the land that possesses such a man, for, having him, it must be the centre of all the virtues.
Nocastle's
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From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
overawedadjective
overcome by a feeling of awe
From this reading _Sir Charles Wigge Takes Possession_ Mrs. Radigan has been overawed at last.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Fortunate, indeed, is the land that possesses such a man, for, having him, it must be the centre of all the virtues.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading _Sir Charles Wigge Takes Possession_ Mrs. Radigan has been overawed at last.
Radigan
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From this reading _Sir Charles Wigge Takes Possession_ Mrs. Radigan has been overawed at last.
not often
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
and nothing more
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
term of address for a man
From this reading _Sir Charles Wigge Takes Possession_ Mrs. Radigan has been overawed at last.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
express in speech
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Fortunate, indeed, is the land that possesses such a man, for, having him, it must be the centre of all the virtues.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading _Sir Charles Wigge Takes Possession_ Mrs. Radigan has been overawed at last.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sir Charles Wigge has arrived, and the masterful English solicitor is more than a match for her, clever though she is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
tremolonoun
(music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Fortunate, indeed, is the land that possesses such a man, for, having him, it must be the centre of all the virtues.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He seldom gives her an opportunity to speak, and then her voice sounds in a faint tremolo that is almost pitiful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
Wigge
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From this reading _Sir Charles Wigge Takes Possession_ Mrs. Radigan has been overawed at last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you asked her why England was great, she would simply point to the Duke of Nocastle's friend and guide, and I do not know but that I should agree with her.
