used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
above-mentionedadjective
mentioned or named earlier in the same text
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
agriculturenounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
a large-scale farming enterprise
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
Aimwell
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From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading He was so thoroughly enlightened on the corn question, that the great men of Smatterton and Neverden could not but respect him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was so thoroughly enlightened on the corn question, that the great men of Smatterton and Neverden could not but respect him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading He was so thoroughly enlightened on the corn question, that the great men of Smatterton and Neverden could not but respect him.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Preparations were made for a splendid entertainment.
equivocaladjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
a man of refinement
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was so thoroughly enlightened on the corn question, that the great men of Smatterton and Neverden could not but respect him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was so thoroughly enlightened on the corn question, that the great men of Smatterton and Neverden could not but respect him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
an occurrence of something
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
Kipperson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Preparations were made for a splendid entertainment.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was so thoroughly enlightened on the corn question, that the great men of Smatterton and Neverden could not but respect him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
Neverden
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From this reading He was so thoroughly enlightened on the corn question, that the great men of Smatterton and Neverden could not but respect him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was so thoroughly enlightened on the corn question, that the great men of Smatterton and Neverden could not but respect him.
on one occasion
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Preparations were made for a splendid entertainment.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He was so thoroughly enlightened on the corn question, that the great men of Smatterton and Neverden could not but respect him.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He was so thoroughly enlightened on the corn question, that the great men of Smatterton and Neverden could not but respect him.
term of address for a man
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
Smatterton
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From this reading He was so thoroughly enlightened on the corn question, that the great men of Smatterton and Neverden could not but respect him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Preparations were made for a splendid entertainment.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He was so thoroughly enlightened on the corn question, that the great men of Smatterton and Neverden could not but respect him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Preparations were made for a splendid entertainment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day which followed immediately after the above-mentioned conversation, was destined for a grand dinner party at the mansion of Sir George Aimwell, Bart.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not an easy matter to get together a large party in that neighbourhood without admitting to the table some individuals of dubious dignity.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading There was, for instance, the equivocal Mr Kipperson, at once landlord and tenant, gentleman and farmer; but then he was so zealous a friend to the interest of agriculture.
