used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading He spoke to her, asking her whether she had been out, and suggesting roast mutton or some such creature comfort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dinner on that day at The Cleeve was not very dull.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
the two together, not just one
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
Cleeve
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From this reading The dinner on that day at The Cleeve was not very dull.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He spoke to her, asking her whether she had been out, and suggesting roast mutton or some such creature comfort.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He spoke to her, asking her whether she had been out, and suggesting roast mutton or some such creature comfort.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The dinner on that day at The Cleeve was not very dull.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The dinner on that day at The Cleeve was not very dull.
having made preparations
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The dinner on that day at The Cleeve was not very dull.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He spoke to her, asking her whether she had been out, and suggesting roast mutton or some such creature comfort.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading OH, INDEED!
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
immediately past
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
muttonnounUS /ˈmʌtən/
meat from a mature domestic sheep
From this reading He spoke to her, asking her whether she had been out, and suggesting roast mutton or some such creature comfort.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The dinner on that day at The Cleeve was not very dull.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading OH, INDEED!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dinner on that day at The Cleeve was not very dull.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He spoke to her, asking her whether she had been out, and suggesting roast mutton or some such creature comfort.
Orme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He spoke to her, asking her whether she had been out, and suggesting roast mutton or some such creature comfort.
PeregrinenounUS /ˈperəɡriːn/
a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading He spoke to her, asking her whether she had been out, and suggesting roast mutton or some such creature comfort.
express in words
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spoke to her, asking her whether she had been out, and suggesting roast mutton or some such creature comfort.
term of address for a man
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke to her, asking her whether she had been out, and suggesting roast mutton or some such creature comfort.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He spoke to her, asking her whether she had been out, and suggesting roast mutton or some such creature comfort.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He spoke to her, asking her whether she had been out, and suggesting roast mutton or some such creature comfort.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dinner on that day at The Cleeve was not very dull.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dinner on that day at The Cleeve was not very dull.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He spoke to her, asking her whether she had been out, and suggesting roast mutton or some such creature comfort.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
in the direction of
From this reading Peregrine had some hopes that the idea of the marriage might be abandoned, and was at any rate much better disposed towards Lady Mason than he had been.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
precisely as stated
From this reading The dinner on that day at The Cleeve was not very dull.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dinner on that day at The Cleeve was not very dull.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He spoke to her, asking her whether she had been out, and suggesting roast mutton or some such creature comfort.
the words that are spoken
From this reading This was lost neither on Sir Peregrine nor on Mrs. Orme, and they both exerted themselves to say a few words in a more cheery tone than had been customary in the house for the last day or two.
