used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Yet, while Boz describes the "affairs" of Arabella and Winkle, of Emily and Snodgrass, he wholly passes by Trundle and his _inamorata_.
affianced
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From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
Arabella
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From this reading Yet, while Boz describes the "affairs" of Arabella and Winkle, of Emily and Snodgrass, he wholly passes by Trundle and his _inamorata_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
barouchenoun
a horse-drawn carriage having four wheels; has an outside seat for the driver and facing inside seats for two couples and a folding top
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
Boz
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From this reading Yet, while Boz describes the "affairs" of Arabella and Winkle, of Emily and Snodgrass, he wholly passes by Trundle and his _inamorata_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet, while Boz describes the "affairs" of Arabella and Winkle, of Emily and Snodgrass, he wholly passes by Trundle and his _inamorata_.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
without doubt or question
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
cyphernounUS /ˈsaɪfər/
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading Yet, while Boz describes the "affairs" of Arabella and Winkle, of Emily and Snodgrass, he wholly passes by Trundle and his _inamorata_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
Emily
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From this reading Yet, while Boz describes the "affairs" of Arabella and Winkle, of Emily and Snodgrass, he wholly passes by Trundle and his _inamorata_.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
a man of refinement
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
inamoratanoun
a woman with whom you are in love or have an intimate relationship
From this reading Yet, while Boz describes the "affairs" of Arabella and Winkle, of Emily and Snodgrass, he wholly passes by Trundle and his _inamorata_.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
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 We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
as might be expected
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
not any; not one
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
nullitynoun
the state of nonexistence
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
parasols
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From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading Yet, while Boz describes the "affairs" of Arabella and Winkle, of Emily and Snodgrass, he wholly passes by Trundle and his _inamorata_.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
ringlets
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From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
Snodgrass
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From this reading Yet, while Boz describes the "affairs" of Arabella and Winkle, of Emily and Snodgrass, he wholly passes by Trundle and his _inamorata_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was clearly a neighbouring squire of limited ideas, or plain country gentlemen, that could do no more than love his Isabella.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
TrundleverbUS /ˈtrʌndəl/
move heavily
From this reading Trundle was a good specimen of the _cypher_ or nullity; naturally, he is a figure at Manor Farm, but does nothing, and practically says nothing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
Wardle
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From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This gentleman, as we know, was the affianced husband of Isabella Wardle, and to the scenes of their marriage, the festivities, &c., we owe some pleasing incidents.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Yet, while Boz describes the "affairs" of Arabella and Winkle, of Emily and Snodgrass, he wholly passes by Trundle and his _inamorata_.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Yet, while Boz describes the "affairs" of Arabella and Winkle, of Emily and Snodgrass, he wholly passes by Trundle and his _inamorata_.
WinkleverbUS /ˈwɪŋkəl/
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
From this reading Yet, while Boz describes the "affairs" of Arabella and Winkle, of Emily and Snodgrass, he wholly passes by Trundle and his _inamorata_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We can see what manner of man Trundle was, as he is shown seated in the barouche, at the review, between the two sisters, each with long ringlets and parasols.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, while Boz describes the "affairs" of Arabella and Winkle, of Emily and Snodgrass, he wholly passes by Trundle and his _inamorata_.
