used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On that evening, however, a new little adventure befell me.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading On that evening, however, a new little adventure befell me.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading On that evening, however, a new little adventure befell me.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading From these I would conceal, usually, most of my circumstances, and sometimes even my name, though that would not have told them much.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading From these I would conceal, usually, most of my circumstances, and sometimes even my name, though that would not have told them much.
Dangerfield's
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From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
embroilverbUS /emˈbrɔɪl/
force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
divisible by two
From this reading From these I would conceal, usually, most of my circumstances, and sometimes even my name, though that would not have told them much.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From these I would conceal, usually, most of my circumstances, and sometimes even my name, though that would not have told them much.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
HarenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From these I would conceal, usually, most of my circumstances, and sometimes even my name, though that would not have told them much.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On that evening, however, a new little adventure befell me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On that evening, however, a new little adventure befell me.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From these I would conceal, usually, most of my circumstances, and sometimes even my name, though that would not have told them much.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On that evening, however, a new little adventure befell me.
not any; not one
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
compacted by ironing
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading From these I would conceal, usually, most of my circumstances, and sometimes even my name, though that would not have told them much.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
supped
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From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
tavernsnounUS /ˈtævərnz/
plural of “tavern” — a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading From these I would conceal, usually, most of my circumstances, and sometimes even my name, though that would not have told them much.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From these I would conceal, usually, most of my circumstances, and sometimes even my name, though that would not have told them much.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading From these I would conceal, usually, most of my circumstances, and sometimes even my name, though that would not have told them much.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
under normal conditions
From this reading From these I would conceal, usually, most of my circumstances, and sometimes even my name, though that would not have told them much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The taverns in town were rare places for making new acquaintances; and since I, for the most part, dined and supped in them, I met a good number of gentlemen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I saw His Majesty on that second day; but he was much pressed for time, and he did no more than thank me for what I had done: and so was gone.
at the time that
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Dangerfield's demonstration in my mind I was not greatly inclined to embroil myself in other matters; and I kept my intention to ride down to Hare Street three days after, when I had done my business in London and kissed the King's hand; and this I had done by the evening of the second day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From these I would conceal, usually, most of my circumstances, and sometimes even my name, though that would not have told them much.
