used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a butler!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
from appearances alone
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Such a butler!
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
Clarges
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From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
communicated in words
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
FidgetverbUS /ˈfɪdʒɪt/
move restlessly
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
an established custom
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
immediately past
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
Meyrick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
new-comer
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From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
only a very short time before
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
be standing; be upright
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a butler!
carry out
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
uncalled-foradjective
not required or requested
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
unconnectedly
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From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Miss Meyrick seemed quite annoyed at the little dog's uncalled-for snapping and barking, and shook her umbrella at him in vain.
vehementlyadverbUS /ˈviːəməntli/
in a vehement manner
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
at the time that
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If I could have changed places with Fidget, I could scarce have expressed my disapproval of the new-comer more vehemently than he.
an affirmative
From this reading When I rejoined them Fanny Meyrick was talking fast and unconnectedly, as was her habit: "Yes, lodgings in London--the dearest old house in Clarges street.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was obliged to take him in hand myself at last, and to stand in the road and order him to "Go home!" while the two young ladies walked on, apparently the best of friends.
