used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT PRIZE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Such was the fortune of Dr. Fox, when he called that day at Walderscourt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
for the reason that
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Such was the fortune of Dr. Fox, when he called that day at Walderscourt.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Such was the fortune of Dr. Fox, when he called that day at Walderscourt.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the fortune of Dr. Fox, when he called that day at Walderscourt.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Such was the fortune of Dr. Fox, when he called that day at Walderscourt.
set up or found
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Such was the fortune of Dr. Fox, when he called that day at Walderscourt.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT PRIZE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such was the fortune of Dr. Fox, when he called that day at Walderscourt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
the state of being honored
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
Nicie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
over-exert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
a full supply
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading A GREAT PRIZE.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
a person, without saying who
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the fortune of Dr. Fox, when he called that day at Walderscourt.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
express in words
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
vicissitudenounUS /ˌvɪˈsɪsɪtuːd/
a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
Walderscourt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the fortune of Dr. Fox, when he called that day at Walderscourt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the fortune of Dr. Fox, when he called that day at Walderscourt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
at the time that
From this reading Such was the fortune of Dr. Fox, when he called that day at Walderscourt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He found his sweet Nicie in a sad condition, terribly depressed, and anxious, in consequence of a long interview with her mother, which had been as follows.
which person or people
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And those especially who have the honour and pleasure of dealing with the gentler sex are certain, without any effort of their own, to encounter plenty of vicissitude.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading One of the beauties of this world is, for the many who are not too good for it, that they never can tell what may turn up next, and need not over-exert themselves in the production of novelty, because somebody will be sure to do it for them.
