used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So, even if he took off his cap of darkness, and became visible, he was no figure for a ball.
Ah
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From this reading Ah! how he wished he was only in evening dress, that he might dance with the charming young lady.
(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 He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
any person at all
From this reading But there he was, dressed just as if he were going out to hunt, if anyone could have seen him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there he was, dressed just as if he were going out to hunt, if anyone could have seen him.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading So, even if he took off his cap of darkness, and became visible, he was no figure for a ball.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So, even if he took off his cap of darkness, and became visible, he was no figure for a ball.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there he was, dressed just as if he were going out to hunt, if anyone could have seen him.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading So, even if he took off his cap of darkness, and became visible, he was no figure for a ball.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Ah! how he wished he was only in evening dress, that he might dance with the charming young lady.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But there he was, dressed just as if he were going out to hunt, if anyone could have seen him.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Ah! how he wished he was only in evening dress, that he might dance with the charming young lady.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading So, even if he took off his cap of darkness, and became visible, he was no figure for a ball.
put on clothes
From this reading Ah! how he wished he was only in evening dress, that he might dance with the charming young lady.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading But there he was, dressed just as if he were going out to hunt, if anyone could have seen him.
divisible by two
From this reading So, even if he took off his cap of darkness, and became visible, he was no figure for a ball.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Ah! how he wished he was only in evening dress, that he might dance with the charming young lady.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading _The Prince Falls in Love_.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading So, even if he took off his cap of darkness, and became visible, he was no figure for a ball.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So, even if he took off his cap of darkness, and became visible, he was no figure for a ball.
made afraid
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
the act of departing
From this reading But there he was, dressed just as if he were going out to hunt, if anyone could have seen him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But there he was, dressed just as if he were going out to hunt, if anyone could have seen him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So, even if he took off his cap of darkness, and became visible, he was no figure for a ball.
how
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From this reading Ah! how he wished he was only in evening dress, that he might dance with the charming young lady.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading But there he was, dressed just as if he were going out to hunt, if anyone could have seen him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But there he was, dressed just as if he were going out to hunt, if anyone could have seen him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Prince Falls in Love_.
and nothing more
From this reading But there he was, dressed just as if he were going out to hunt, if anyone could have seen him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _The Prince Falls in Love_.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ah! how he wished he was only in evening dress, that he might dance with the charming young lady.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
not any; not one
From this reading So, even if he took off his cap of darkness, and became visible, he was no figure for a ball.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So, even if he took off his cap of darkness, and became visible, he was no figure for a ball.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
and nothing more
From this reading Ah! how he wished he was only in evening dress, that he might dance with the charming young lady.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading _The Prince Falls in Love_.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But there he was, dressed just as if he were going out to hunt, if anyone could have seen him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, even if he took off his cap of darkness, and became visible, he was no figure for a ball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ah! how he wished he was only in evening dress, that he might dance with the charming young lady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Prince Falls in Love_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there he was, dressed just as if he were going out to hunt, if anyone could have seen him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But there he was, dressed just as if he were going out to hunt, if anyone could have seen him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So, even if he took off his cap of darkness, and became visible, he was no figure for a ball.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading So, even if he took off his cap of darkness, and became visible, he was no figure for a ball.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ah! how he wished he was only in evening dress, that he might dance with the charming young lady.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there he was, dressed just as if he were going out to hunt, if anyone could have seen him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Ah! how he wished he was only in evening dress, that he might dance with the charming young lady.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ah! how he wished he was only in evening dress, that he might dance with the charming young lady.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading He understood all this, and burst out laughing, which nearly frightened an old lady near him out of her wits.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Ah! how he wished he was only in evening dress, that he might dance with the charming young lady.
