used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I heard all about it from Mr. Hickman to-day.
(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 “I heard all about it from Mr. Hickman to-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hickman is not his solicitor, but he knows all about it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “That young Wingfield, the grandson of the old man, has come to live at the Manor,” he said.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I heard all about it from Mr. Hickman to-day.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading “That young Wingfield, the grandson of the old man, has come to live at the Manor,” he said.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
half-past
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From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That young Wingfield, the grandson of the old man, has come to live at the Manor,” he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That young Wingfield, the grandson of the old man, has come to live at the Manor,” he said.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I heard all about it from Mr. Hickman to-day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
Hickman
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From this reading “I heard all about it from Mr. Hickman to-day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hickman is not his solicitor, but he knows all about it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I heard all about it from Mr. Hickman to-day.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hickman is not his solicitor, but he knows all about it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I heard all about it from Mr. Hickman to-day.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Hickman is not his solicitor, but he knows all about it.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “That young Wingfield, the grandson of the old man, has come to live at the Manor,” he said.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “That young Wingfield, the grandson of the old man, has come to live at the Manor,” he said.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading “That young Wingfield, the grandson of the old man, has come to live at the Manor,” he said.
menagenoun
a social unit living together
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I heard all about it from Mr. Hickman to-day.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hickman is not his solicitor, but he knows all about it.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “That young Wingfield, the grandson of the old man, has come to live at the Manor,” he said.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
Priscilla's
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From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That young Wingfield, the grandson of the old man, has come to live at the Manor,” he said.
scampnoun
one who is playfully mischievous
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
and nothing more
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Hickman is not his solicitor, but he knows all about it.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That young Wingfield, the grandson of the old man, has come to live at the Manor,” he said.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard all about it from Mr. Hickman to-day.
trusteesnounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/
plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
at the time that
From this reading Priscilla’s father had a piece of news for her when they met at supper that night--the _menage_ at the farm involved tea at six and supper at half-past nine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
which person or people
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
Wingfield
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From this reading “That young Wingfield, the grandson of the old man, has come to live at the Manor,” he said.
a late time of life
From this reading A young scamp who will simply walk through that fine property which has been nursed for him by the trustees all these years.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “That young Wingfield, the grandson of the old man, has come to live at the Manor,” he said.
