having fair knowledge of
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Somebody, doubtless, in the world of mode; and 'twould be vastly odd if we had not come across him."
in addition
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Somebody, doubtless, in the world of mode; and 'twould be vastly odd if we had not come across him."
dearly loved
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "Somebody, doubtless, in the world of mode; and 'twould be vastly odd if we had not come across him."
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
DUKE'SnounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
highest in quality
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Somebody, doubtless, in the world of mode; and 'twould be vastly odd if we had not come across him."
Hamilton'snounUS /ˈhæməltənz/
possessive form of “hamilton” — Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Somebody, doubtless, in the world of mode; and 'twould be vastly odd if we had not come across him."
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Somebody, doubtless, in the world of mode; and 'twould be vastly odd if we had not come across him."
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Somebody, doubtless, in the world of mode; and 'twould be vastly odd if we had not come across him."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Somebody, doubtless, in the world of mode; and 'twould be vastly odd if we had not come across him."
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
not divisible by two
From this reading "Somebody, doubtless, in the world of mode; and 'twould be vastly odd if we had not come across him."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
others
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From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
a person, without saying who
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
twould
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From this reading "Somebody, doubtless, in the world of mode; and 'twould be vastly odd if we had not come across him."
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading "Somebody, doubtless, in the world of mode; and 'twould be vastly odd if we had not come across him."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
which person or people
From this reading "I did but observe, ma'am, that the Duke of Hamilton's most particular friend—who is also, in my humble opinion, and in that of many others, the greatest of living Englishmen—chances to be at this instant staying in Bath."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, sure, 'tis somebody whom we are acquainted with, my dear—" turning to her husband, more impressed with the fact of the ducal friendship than with Jack's estimate of the man.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Somebody, doubtless, in the world of mode; and 'twould be vastly odd if we had not come across him."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE DUKE'S PARTICULAR FRIEND "You were saying, Jack— What was that which you were pleased to remark?"
