used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
Boz
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From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
DiversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
Dulwich
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From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
every person
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
set up or found
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
the act of departing
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
GreyhoundnounUS /ˈɡreɪhaʊnd/
a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
implicationnounUS /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/
something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
levelledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
inflected form of “level” — aim at
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
come together
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
Pickwick
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From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
Pickwick's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
Pickwickian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
by chance
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
on the contrary
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
a special situation
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Greyhound, an old-fashioned and somewhat antique house, though not mentioned in the story, is linked to it by implication; for to settle at Dulwich and ignore the Greyhound was a thing that could not be.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading There is a Pickwickian tone--or was, rather, for it is now levelled--about the place, and Boz himself used to frequent it, belonging to a sort of dining club that met down there.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is as certain as though we had been living there and had seen all that was going on, that he became universally popular, and quite a personage in the place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I.--Mr. Pickwick's Diversions Mr. Pickwick, as we know, retired to end his days at peaceful Dulwich--placid and tranquil as his own amiable heart.
in or at the place that
From this reading Everyone was sure to meet him taking his afternoon walk along the rural lanes, or making his way to the Greyhound, where he was often found of an evening--possibly every evening.
