used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Dear me!” he began, almost as soon as he entered the room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
Anice
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From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “Bless my life! what ill-conditioned animals these colliers are!”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Bless my life! what ill-conditioned animals these colliers are!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Dear me!” he began, almost as soon as he entered the room.
Barholm
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From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Dear me!” he began, almost as soon as he entered the room.
betwix
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From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
give a benediction to
From this reading “Bless my life! what ill-conditioned animals these colliers are!”
a boy or man
From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
colliersnounUS /ˈkɑːljərz/
plural of “collier” — someone who works in a coal mine
From this reading “Bless my life! what ill-conditioned animals these colliers are!”
Dan
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From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
dearly loved
From this reading “Dear me!” he began, almost as soon as he entered the room.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “Dear me!” he began, almost as soon as he entered the room.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
feight
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From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Dear me!” he began, almost as soon as he entered the room.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
ill-conditioned
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From this reading “Bless my life! what ill-conditioned animals these colliers are!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
a single distinct event
From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Bless my life! what ill-conditioned animals these colliers are!”
Lowrie
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From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
Lunnon
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From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Dear me!” he began, almost as soon as he entered the room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Bless my life! what ill-conditioned animals these colliers are!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
one of four equal parts
From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Dear me!” he began, almost as soon as he entered the room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
in the near future
From this reading “Dear me!” he began, almost as soon as he entered the room.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If she did not hear of the incident from Grace, Anice heard of it from another quarter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Bless my life! what ill-conditioned animals these colliers are!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having occasion to go out in the morning, Mr. Barholm returned to luncheon in a state of great excitement.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Bless my life! what ill-conditioned animals these colliers are!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day following, the village was ringing with the particulars of “th' feight betwix' th' Lunnon chap an' Dan Lowrie.”
