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From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The case was about to be brought before the court, and the Baron wanted a legal adviser.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading The case was about to be brought before the court, and the Baron wanted a legal adviser.
in the past
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
(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 [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The case was about to be brought before the court, and the Baron wanted a legal adviser.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The case was about to be brought before the court, and the Baron wanted a legal adviser.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The case was about to be brought before the court, and the Baron wanted a legal adviser.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
BLAKEnounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The case was about to be brought before the court, and the Baron wanted a legal adviser.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was on business he wanted me; he had got involved in some quarrel.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The case was about to be brought before the court, and the Baron wanted a legal adviser.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The case was about to be brought before the court, and the Baron wanted a legal adviser.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
FLEAnounUS /fliː/
any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
fleasnounUS /fliːz/
plural of “flea” — any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was on business he wanted me; he had got involved in some quarrel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was on business he wanted me; he had got involved in some quarrel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was on business he wanted me; he had got involved in some quarrel.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
inhabitverbUS /ˌɪnˈhæbət/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading It was on business he wanted me; he had got involved in some quarrel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on business he wanted me; he had got involved in some quarrel.
LAWYER'SnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading The case was about to be brought before the court, and the Baron wanted a legal adviser.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
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 THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was on business he wanted me; he had got involved in some quarrel.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on business he wanted me; he had got involved in some quarrel.
on one occasion
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
PHANTOMnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
an angry dispute
From this reading It was on business he wanted me; he had got involved in some quarrel.
QuotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
shirenounUS /ʃaɪr/
a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was on business he wanted me; he had got involved in some quarrel.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
VisionarynounUS /ˈvɪʒəneri/
a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It was on business he wanted me; he had got involved in some quarrel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on business he wanted me; he had got involved in some quarrel.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
which person or people
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
WILLIAM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading [1] In the spirit world all those who have been bloodthirsty to excess inhabit the forms of fleas.--WILLIAM BLAKE, _Poet and Visionary_.
produce a literary work
From this reading (_Quoted from memory._) Having heard much of my abilities, as he said, he thought he could not do better than write to me at once.
a late time of life
From this reading THE PHANTOM FLEA.--THE LAWYER'S STORY.[1] One morning, many years ago, whilst sitting idly in my chambers in town, I received a letter from Baron ---- to come down for a few days to his country seat in ----shire.
