used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘Lady Bertie and Bellair returns Lord Montacute his carriage with a thousand compliments and thanks.
make certain of
From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
attractsverbUS /əˈtrækts/
third-person singular of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The handwriting was of that form of scripture which attracts; refined yet energetic; full of character.
begsverbUS /beɡz/
third-person singular of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
Bellair
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From this reading ‘Lady Bertie and Bellair returns Lord Montacute his carriage with a thousand compliments and thanks.
Bertie
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From this reading ‘Lady Bertie and Bellair returns Lord Montacute his carriage with a thousand compliments and thanks.
BrooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading ‘Upper Brook Street, Wednesday.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading ‘Lady Bertie and Bellair returns Lord Montacute his carriage with a thousand compliments and thanks.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The handwriting was of that form of scripture which attracts; refined yet energetic; full of character.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading ‘Lady Bertie and Bellair returns Lord Montacute his carriage with a thousand compliments and thanks.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading The handwriting was of that form of scripture which attracts; refined yet energetic; full of character.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The handwriting was of that form of scripture which attracts; refined yet energetic; full of character.
set up or found
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The handwriting was of that form of scripture which attracts; refined yet energetic; full of character.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading The handwriting was of that form of scripture which attracts; refined yet energetic; full of character.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘Lady Bertie and Bellair returns Lord Montacute his carriage with a thousand compliments and thanks.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
how
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From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
incommoded
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From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading ‘Lady Bertie and Bellair returns Lord Montacute his carriage with a thousand compliments and thanks.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading ‘Lady Bertie and Bellair returns Lord Montacute his carriage with a thousand compliments and thanks.
Montacute
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From this reading ‘Lady Bertie and Bellair returns Lord Montacute his carriage with a thousand compliments and thanks.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
a brief written record
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading The handwriting was of that form of scripture which attracts; refined yet energetic; full of character.
Rencontre
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From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading ‘Lady Bertie and Bellair returns Lord Montacute his carriage with a thousand compliments and thanks.
scripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading The handwriting was of that form of scripture which attracts; refined yet energetic; full of character.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
Sidonia
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From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ‘Upper Brook Street, Wednesday.’
Tancrednoun
Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading ‘Lady Bertie and Bellair returns Lord Montacute his carriage with a thousand compliments and thanks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The handwriting was of that form of scripture which attracts; refined yet energetic; full of character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading ‘Lady Bertie and Bellair returns Lord Montacute his carriage with a thousand compliments and thanks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
the topmost one of two
From this reading ‘Upper Brook Street, Wednesday.’
precisely as stated
From this reading She fears she greatly incommoded Lord Montacute, but begs to assure him how very sensible she is of his considerate courtesy.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The handwriting was of that form of scripture which attracts; refined yet energetic; full of character.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading ‘Upper Brook Street, Wednesday.’
at the time that
From this reading _An Interesting Rencontre_ WHEN Tancred returned home, musing, from a visit to Sidonia, he found the following note:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The handwriting was of that form of scripture which attracts; refined yet energetic; full of character.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘Lady Bertie and Bellair returns Lord Montacute his carriage with a thousand compliments and thanks.
but in spite of that
From this reading The handwriting was of that form of scripture which attracts; refined yet energetic; full of character.
