used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
quickly and without warning
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_Longueville_.--What! are you married, Beaufort?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the parlour of the inn at D------ sat Mr. John Barlow.
Ay
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From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
Barlow
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From this reading In the parlour of the inn at D------ sat Mr. John Barlow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
Beaufort
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From this reading "_Longueville_.--What! are you married, Beaufort?
BEAUMONTnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
being joined in close association
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading In the parlour of the inn at D------ sat Mr. John Barlow.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
FLETCHERnounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
a man of refinement
From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the parlour of the inn at D------ sat Mr. John Barlow.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading In the parlour of the inn at D------ sat Mr. John Barlow.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In the parlour of the inn at D------ sat Mr. John Barlow.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
immediately past
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
the literary culture
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
Longueville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Longueville_.--What! are you married, Beaufort?
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
engage in
From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
joined in matrimony
From this reading "_Longueville_.--What! are you married, Beaufort?
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the parlour of the inn at D------ sat Mr. John Barlow.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the parlour of the inn at D------ sat Mr. John Barlow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In the parlour of the inn at D------ sat Mr. John Barlow.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the parlour of the inn at D------ sat Mr. John Barlow.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the parlour of the inn at D------ sat Mr. John Barlow.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "_Longueville_.--What! are you married, Beaufort?
at the time that
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _Beaufort_.--Ay, as fast As words, and hands, and hearts, and priest, Could make us."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Noble Gentleman_.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
the act of creating written works
From this reading He had just finished his breakfast, and was writing letters and looking over papers connected with his various business--when the door was thrown open, and a gentleman entered abruptly.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Mr. Beaufort," said the lawyer rising, "Mr. Philip Beaufort--for such I now feel you are by right--though," he added, with his usual formal and quiet smile, "not yet by law; and much--very much, remains to be done to make the law and the right the same;--I congratulate you on having something at last to work on.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_Longueville_.--What! are you married, Beaufort?
