used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One day Sophie Cornell met him in West Street and asked him to come and call.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be a _real_ charity if you would come and talk to her."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
Bramham
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From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
buckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One day Sophie Cornell met him in West Street and asked him to come and call.
ChardnounUS /tʃɑːrd/
beet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading It would be a _real_ charity if you would come and talk to her."
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One day Sophie Cornell met him in West Street and asked him to come and call.
CornellnounUS /kɔːrˈnel/
United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)
From this reading One day Sophie Cornell met him in West Street and asked him to come and call.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day Sophie Cornell met him in West Street and asked him to come and call.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
doesn't
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From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One day Sophie Cornell met him in West Street and asked him to come and call.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
instrumentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/
relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be a _real_ charity if you would come and talk to her."
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
immediately past
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading One day Sophie Cornell met him in West Street and asked him to come and call.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day Sophie Cornell met him in West Street and asked him to come and call.
a human being
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
piquantadjectiveUS /ˈpiːkənt/
having an agreeably pungent taste
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
PoppynounUS /ˈpɑːpi/
annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It would be a _real_ charity if you would come and talk to her."
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
Rosalind
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From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
Sophie
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From this reading One day Sophie Cornell met him in West Street and asked him to come and call.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading One day Sophie Cornell met him in West Street and asked him to come and call.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It would be a _real_ charity if you would come and talk to her."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The person largely instrumental in bringing Poppy back to health and a remote interest in life was Charles Bramham.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading One day Sophie Cornell met him in West Street and asked him to come and call.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I have Rosalind up at last," she told him; "but she looks like a dying duck, and I believe she _will_ die if someone doesn't buck her up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bramham, though an exceedingly busy man, accepted the invitation with vivacity, for he was much _intrigue_ on the subject of Miss Chard, and, further, he had not forgotten the romantic and piquant sensations she had inspired in him upon the occasion of their one meeting.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be a _real_ charity if you would come and talk to her."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It would be a _real_ charity if you would come and talk to her."
