used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Heat not a furnace for your friend so hot That it may singe yourself."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mrs. Carleton always said it never was known that Guy was refused anything he had a mind to ask.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
any thing at all
From this reading Mrs. Carleton always said it never was known that Guy was refused anything he had a mind to ask.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mrs. Carleton always said it never was known that Guy was refused anything he had a mind to ask.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading As soon as practicable, he made his way to Charlton, and invited him to breakfast with him the next morning.
Carleton
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From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
Charlton
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From this reading As soon as practicable, he made his way to Charlton, and invited him to breakfast with him the next morning.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Heat not a furnace for your friend so hot That it may singe yourself."
Fouché's
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From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Heat not a furnace for your friend so hot That it may singe yourself."
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading "Heat not a furnace for your friend so hot That it may singe yourself."
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Mrs. Carleton always said it never was known that Guy was refused anything he had a mind to ask.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Carleton always said it never was known that Guy was refused anything he had a mind to ask.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading "Heat not a furnace for your friend so hot That it may singe yourself."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as practicable, he made his way to Charlton, and invited him to breakfast with him the next morning.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "Heat not a furnace for your friend so hot That it may singe yourself."
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading As soon as practicable, he made his way to Charlton, and invited him to breakfast with him the next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Heat not a furnace for your friend so hot That it may singe yourself."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Mrs. Carleton always said it never was known that Guy was refused anything he had a mind to ask.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As soon as practicable, he made his way to Charlton, and invited him to breakfast with him the next morning.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Heat not a furnace for your friend so hot That it may singe yourself."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Carleton always said it never was known that Guy was refused anything he had a mind to ask.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As soon as practicable, he made his way to Charlton, and invited him to breakfast with him the next morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Carleton always said it never was known that Guy was refused anything he had a mind to ask.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mrs. Carleton always said it never was known that Guy was refused anything he had a mind to ask.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As soon as practicable, he made his way to Charlton, and invited him to breakfast with him the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Heat not a furnace for your friend so hot That it may singe yourself."
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading As soon as practicable, he made his way to Charlton, and invited him to breakfast with him the next morning.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Mrs. Carleton always said it never was known that Guy was refused anything he had a mind to ask.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs. Carleton always said it never was known that Guy was refused anything he had a mind to ask.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE.
singeverbUS /sɪndʒ/
burn superficially or lightly
From this reading "Heat not a furnace for your friend so hot That it may singe yourself."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Heat not a furnace for your friend so hot That it may singe yourself."
in the near future
From this reading As soon as practicable, he made his way to Charlton, and invited him to breakfast with him the next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Heat not a furnace for your friend so hot That it may singe yourself."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
unlooked-foradjective
not anticipated
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Carleton always said it never was known that Guy was refused anything he had a mind to ask.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As soon as practicable, he made his way to Charlton, and invited him to breakfast with him the next morning.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As soon as practicable, he made his way to Charlton, and invited him to breakfast with him the next morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Carleton went to Madame Fouché's, who received most graciously, as any lady would, his apology for introducing himself unlooked-for, and begged that he would commit the same fault often.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Heat not a furnace for your friend so hot That it may singe yourself."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Heat not a furnace for your friend so hot That it may singe yourself."
