used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was almost such a letter as a Hotspur should write on such an occasion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost such a letter as a Hotspur should write on such an occasion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was almost such a letter as a Hotspur should write on such an occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading In truth the old Baronet liked the grandly worded and indignant letter.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Consequently it became necessary that Sir Harry should leave London before the matter was settled.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Consequently it became necessary that Sir Harry should leave London before the matter was settled.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently it became necessary that Sir Harry should leave London before the matter was settled.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
dictateverbUS /dɪkˈteɪt/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
grandlyadverbUS /ˈɡrændli/
in a grand manner
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
HARRY'S
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From this reading SIR HARRY'S RETURN.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
Hotspurnoun
English soldier killed in a rebellion against Henry IV (1364-1403)
From this reading It was almost such a letter as a Hotspur should write on such an occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In truth the old Baronet liked the grandly worded and indignant letter.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Consequently it became necessary that Sir Harry should leave London before the matter was settled.
go away from a place
From this reading Consequently it became necessary that Sir Harry should leave London before the matter was settled.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading In truth the old Baronet liked the grandly worded and indignant letter.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Consequently it became necessary that Sir Harry should leave London before the matter was settled.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Consequently it became necessary that Sir Harry should leave London before the matter was settled.
absolutely essential
From this reading Consequently it became necessary that Sir Harry should leave London before the matter was settled.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was almost such a letter as a Hotspur should write on such an occasion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In truth the old Baronet liked the grandly worded and indignant letter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was almost such a letter as a Hotspur should write on such an occasion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SIR HARRY'S RETURN.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Consequently it became necessary that Sir Harry should leave London before the matter was settled.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Consequently it became necessary that Sir Harry should leave London before the matter was settled.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR HARRY'S RETURN.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was almost such a letter as a Hotspur should write on such an occasion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth the old Baronet liked the grandly worded and indignant letter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
wordedverbUS /ˈwɜːrdɪd/
past form of “word” — put into words or an expression
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
produce a literary work
From this reading It was almost such a letter as a Hotspur should write on such an occasion.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Sir Harry received the grandly worded and indignant letter which had been written at the club, and Cousin George hesitated as to that other letter which his friend was to dictate for him.
