used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I have the honour of a slight acquaintance with his lordship.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
divisible by two
From this reading I was even more intimate with his predecessor in the title.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was quite white.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
Genlis
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From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
a man of refinement
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have the honour of a slight acquaintance with his lordship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face was quite white.
the state of being honored
From this reading I have the honour of a slight acquaintance with his lordship.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was even more intimate with his predecessor in the title.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading I was even more intimate with his predecessor in the title.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading I have the honour of a slight acquaintance with his lordship.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was even more intimate with his predecessor in the title.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
much-stricken
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From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
MurknounUS /mɜːrk/
an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
onusnounUS /ˈoʊnəs/
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading I was even more intimate with his predecessor in the title.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His face was quite white.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading I have the honour of a slight acquaintance with his lordship.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading I was even more intimate with his predecessor in the title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
undeservedlyadverb
in an unmerited manner
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
precisely as stated
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
ViscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading “I am vastly pleased,” said Mr Sheridan, “to be the means of presenting to madame the Countess of Genlis a neighbour, the Lord Viscount Murk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
a Caucasian
From this reading His face was quite white.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have the honour of a slight acquaintance with his lordship.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A much-stricken young gentleman--very undeservedly released from the onus of a social embarrassment for which he was alone responsible--stood gravely bowing before the lady of the house.
