used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Old Play._ There was not a farthing in the house.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Cecil was out on the chimerical expedition of borrowing a few pounds from one of his gaming-table acquaintances.
anew
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading O why, when Love doth wound, doth it not then Strike deeper down--and kill!
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
borrowingnounUS /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
From this reading Cecil was out on the chimerical expedition of borrowing a few pounds from one of his gaming-table acquaintances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN HEATH RETURNS.
Cecil
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From this reading Cecil was out on the chimerical expedition of borrowing a few pounds from one of his gaming-table acquaintances.
chimericaladjectiveUS /kɪˈmerəkəl/
being or relating to or like a chimera
From this reading Cecil was out on the chimerical expedition of borrowing a few pounds from one of his gaming-table acquaintances.
ContinualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading O why, when Love doth wound, doth it not then Strike deeper down--and kill!
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading O why, when Love doth wound, doth it not then Strike deeper down--and kill!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading O why, when Love doth wound, doth it not then Strike deeper down--and kill!
divisible by two
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Cecil was out on the chimerical expedition of borrowing a few pounds from one of his gaming-table acquaintances.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
farthingnounUS /ˈfɑːrðɪŋ/
a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
From this reading _Old Play._ There was not a farthing in the house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Cecil was out on the chimerical expedition of borrowing a few pounds from one of his gaming-table acquaintances.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cecil was out on the chimerical expedition of borrowing a few pounds from one of his gaming-table acquaintances.
gaming-table
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From this reading Cecil was out on the chimerical expedition of borrowing a few pounds from one of his gaming-table acquaintances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
HEATHnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading CAPTAIN HEATH RETURNS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cecil was out on the chimerical expedition of borrowing a few pounds from one of his gaming-table acquaintances.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Old Play._ There was not a farthing in the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Old Play._ There was not a farthing in the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading O why, when Love doth wound, doth it not then Strike deeper down--and kill!
Julius
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From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading O why, when Love doth wound, doth it not then Strike deeper down--and kill!
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading O why, when Love doth wound, doth it not then Strike deeper down--and kill!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading O why, when Love doth wound, doth it not then Strike deeper down--and kill!
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading O why, when Love doth wound, doth it not then Strike deeper down--and kill!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cecil was out on the chimerical expedition of borrowing a few pounds from one of his gaming-table acquaintances.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Old Play._ There was not a farthing in the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cecil was out on the chimerical expedition of borrowing a few pounds from one of his gaming-table acquaintances.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cecil was out on the chimerical expedition of borrowing a few pounds from one of his gaming-table acquaintances.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Cecil was out on the chimerical expedition of borrowing a few pounds from one of his gaming-table acquaintances.
participate in games or sport
From this reading _Old Play._ There was not a farthing in the house.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Cecil was out on the chimerical expedition of borrowing a few pounds from one of his gaming-table acquaintances.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading CAPTAIN HEATH RETURNS.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading O why, when Love doth wound, doth it not then Strike deeper down--and kill!
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Old Play._ There was not a farthing in the house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading O why, when Love doth wound, doth it not then Strike deeper down--and kill!
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Old Play._ There was not a farthing in the house.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
Vyner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Old Play._ There was not a farthing in the house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Continual assistance had been lent them by Vyner and by Julius; but, of course, these sums were dissipated in the usual way; and so recent had been the assistance, that even Cecil had not the face to apply again.
at the time that
From this reading O why, when Love doth wound, doth it not then Strike deeper down--and kill!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading O why, when Love doth wound, doth it not then Strike deeper down--and kill!
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading O why, when Love doth wound, doth it not then Strike deeper down--and kill!
