used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rather less than a week after this Dyke came to Prince’s Gate by appointment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Rather less than a week after this Dyke came to Prince’s Gate by appointment.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Rather less than a week after this Dyke came to Prince’s Gate by appointment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
the two together, not just one
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rather less than a week after this Dyke came to Prince’s Gate by appointment.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rather less than a week after this Dyke came to Prince’s Gate by appointment.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
DykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading Rather less than a week after this Dyke came to Prince’s Gate by appointment.
Emmeline
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Rather less than a week after this Dyke came to Prince’s Gate by appointment.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Rather less than a week after this Dyke came to Prince’s Gate by appointment.
the literary culture
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
used to form the superlative
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
not any; not one
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Rather less than a week after this Dyke came to Prince’s Gate by appointment.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather less than a week after this Dyke came to Prince’s Gate by appointment.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rather less than a week after this Dyke came to Prince’s Gate by appointment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the preliminaries for the interview had been completed by letters and in the most courteous manner on both sides.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rather less than a week after this Dyke came to Prince’s Gate by appointment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rather less than a week after this Dyke came to Prince’s Gate by appointment.
Verinder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
Verinder's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
Verinders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Greatly as the Verinders hated him, they felt that there was no other way of doing things.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Rather less than a week after this Dyke came to Prince’s Gate by appointment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Verinder named his own house and nine o’clock in the evening; choosing an evening on which Emmeline could be conveniently banished from the premises.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mr. Verinder, then, politely expressing a wish to see Mr. Dyke for the purpose of discussing “certain matters,” Mr. Dyke had replied that he was entirely at Mr. Verinder’s service and begged that place and time should be named.
