used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAM, ask the gentleman behind if his boy would like a ginger-nut.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At length he appeared before them.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading (_A PAGE FROM THE BOOK OF PHILANTHROPY._) The Committee waited impatiently the arrival of the Great and Good Man.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading SAM, ask the gentleman behind if his boy would like a ginger-nut.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length he appeared before them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At length he appeared before them.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading SAM, ask the gentleman behind if his boy would like a ginger-nut.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading (_A PAGE FROM THE BOOK OF PHILANTHROPY._) The Committee waited impatiently the arrival of the Great and Good Man.
a youthful male person
From this reading SAM, ask the gentleman behind if his boy would like a ginger-nut.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading (_A PAGE FROM THE BOOK OF PHILANTHROPY._) The Committee waited impatiently the arrival of the Great and Good Man.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
donationnounUS /doʊˈneɪʃən/
a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (_A PAGE FROM THE BOOK OF PHILANTHROPY._) The Committee waited impatiently the arrival of the Great and Good Man.
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 [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
a man of refinement
From this reading SAM, ask the gentleman behind if his boy would like a ginger-nut.
ginger-nut
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SAM, ask the gentleman behind if his boy would like a ginger-nut.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading (_A PAGE FROM THE BOOK OF PHILANTHROPY._) The Committee waited impatiently the arrival of the Great and Good Man.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading (_A PAGE FROM THE BOOK OF PHILANTHROPY._) The Committee waited impatiently the arrival of the Great and Good Man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At length he appeared before them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SAM, ask the gentleman behind if his boy would like a ginger-nut.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SAM, ask the gentleman behind if his boy would like a ginger-nut.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading (_A PAGE FROM THE BOOK OF PHILANTHROPY._) The Committee waited impatiently the arrival of the Great and Good Man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length he appeared before them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading SAM, ask the gentleman behind if his boy would like a ginger-nut.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading (_A PAGE FROM THE BOOK OF PHILANTHROPY._) The Committee waited impatiently the arrival of the Great and Good Man.
Millionnaire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
come into possession of
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (_A PAGE FROM THE BOOK OF PHILANTHROPY._) The Committee waited impatiently the arrival of the Great and Good Man.
olive-branch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading (_A PAGE FROM THE BOOK OF PHILANTHROPY._) The Committee waited impatiently the arrival of the Great and Good Man.
PantomimenounUS /ˈpæntəmaɪm/
a performance using gestures and body movements without words
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
go across or through
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
PHILANTHROPYnounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading (_A PAGE FROM THE BOOK OF PHILANTHROPY._) The Committee waited impatiently the arrival of the Great and Good Man.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SAM, ask the gentleman behind if his boy would like a ginger-nut.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
SUBSCRIPTIONnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃən/
a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAM, ask the gentleman behind if his boy would like a ginger-nut.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At length he appeared before them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading (_A PAGE FROM THE BOOK OF PHILANTHROPY._) The Committee waited impatiently the arrival of the Great and Good Man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading [_This olive-branch is accepted; compliments pass; cordiality is restored, and the Pantomime proceeds without further disturbance._ * * * * * SOMETHING LIKE A SUBSCRIPTION!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was their duty to obtain a donation--an ample one--from the Millionnaire whose charity was renowned far and wide, from one end of the world to the other.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SAM, ask the gentleman behind if his boy would like a ginger-nut.
