used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The president too at that time was, quite as much in form as in office, one of the pillars of the university.
asthmaticnounUS /æzˈmætɪk/
a person suffering from asthma
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How different is the same man, at different periods of his existence!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading And the bishop!
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
deceasenounUS /dɪˈsiːs/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading How different is the same man, at different periods of his existence!
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
equitynounUS /ˈekwəti/
the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
the state or fact of existing
From this reading How different is the same man, at different periods of his existence!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The president too at that time was, quite as much in form as in office, one of the pillars of the university.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How different is the same man, at different periods of his existence!
How
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From this reading How different is the same man, at different periods of his existence!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
Idford
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From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The president too at that time was, quite as much in form as in office, one of the pillars of the university.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How different is the same man, at different periods of his existence!
a small worthless amount
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading How different is the same man, at different periods of his existence!
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The president too at that time was, quite as much in form as in office, one of the pillars of the university.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
information about recent and important events
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
obsequies
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From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The president too at that time was, quite as much in form as in office, one of the pillars of the university.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The president too at that time was, quite as much in form as in office, one of the pillars of the university.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading How different is the same man, at different periods of his existence!
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading The president too at that time was, quite as much in form as in office, one of the pillars of the university.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The president too at that time was, quite as much in form as in office, one of the pillars of the university.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The president too at that time was, quite as much in form as in office, one of the pillars of the university.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
Sad-dog
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From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
Identical; not different.
From this reading How different is the same man, at different periods of his existence!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The president too at that time was, quite as much in form as in office, one of the pillars of the university.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
Thornby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The president too at that time was, quite as much in form as in office, one of the pillars of the university.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The president too at that time was, quite as much in form as in office, one of the pillars of the university.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading The president too at that time was, quite as much in form as in office, one of the pillars of the university.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
precisely as stated
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The president too at that time was, quite as much in form as in office, one of the pillars of the university.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading _A few reflections: A word concerning friends, and the duties of friendship: News of Thornby; or the equity of the dying: The decease of my mother: A curious letter on the obsequies of the dead: The real and the ideal being unlike to each other_
a late time of life
From this reading How very unlike were the bowing well bred Earl of Idford, and the asthmatic tutor, of this day, to the Lord Sad-dog and his Jack; whom, but a few years before, I first met at college!
