used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it happened, waiting was not necessary.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
Barnard
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From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
the two together, not just one
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Baronet was there; and, though there was something of coldness in his manner, it was by no means what my fears had taught me to expect.
CocoanounUS /ˈkoʊkoʊ/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading I determined therefore once more to go to the Cocoa tree and wait.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading The Baronet was there; and, though there was something of coldness in his manner, it was by no means what my fears had taught me to expect.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
defectionnounUS /dɪˈfekʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I determined therefore once more to go to the Cocoa tree and wait.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
disagreementnounUS /dɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
enigmaticaladjective
not clear to the understanding
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
Evelyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
to an extreme degree
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The Baronet was there; and, though there was something of coldness in his manner, it was by no means what my fears had taught me to expect.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
a social unit living together
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
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 The Baronet was there; and, though there was something of coldness in his manner, it was by no means what my fears had taught me to expect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I determined therefore once more to go to the Cocoa tree and wait.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Baronet was there; and, though there was something of coldness in his manner, it was by no means what my fears had taught me to expect.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As it happened, waiting was not necessary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Baronet was there; and, though there was something of coldness in his manner, it was by no means what my fears had taught me to expect.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Baronet was there; and, though there was something of coldness in his manner, it was by no means what my fears had taught me to expect.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The Baronet was there; and, though there was something of coldness in his manner, it was by no means what my fears had taught me to expect.
come together
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
absolutely essential
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
not any; not one
From this reading The Baronet was there; and, though there was something of coldness in his manner, it was by no means what my fears had taught me to expect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
come into possession of
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
on one occasion
From this reading I determined therefore once more to go to the Cocoa tree and wait.
and nothing more
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
bring forth or yield
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
express in words
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
term of address for a man
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The Baronet was there; and, though there was something of coldness in his manner, it was by no means what my fears had taught me to expect.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
required or under orders
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
surmisesnounUS /sərˈmaɪzɪz/
plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The Baronet was there; and, though there was something of coldness in his manner, it was by no means what my fears had taught me to expect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Baronet was there; and, though there was something of coldness in his manner, it was by no means what my fears had taught me to expect.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I determined therefore once more to go to the Cocoa tree and wait.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Baronet was there; and, though there was something of coldness in his manner, it was by no means what my fears had taught me to expect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I determined therefore once more to go to the Cocoa tree and wait.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I determined therefore once more to go to the Cocoa tree and wait.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading As it happened, waiting was not necessary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
which person or people
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A second and more successful attempt to obtain an interview with the Baronet: An enigmatical dialogue: The meaning of which however may be guessed_ It was not only the wish of my heart but it was quite necessary for me to see Mr. Evelyn.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading However, it was exceedingly desirable that I should previously meet the Baronet: lest, in what I should say, my surmises might be false; and I might produce a family disagreement between persons who would both have conferred essential benefits on me, if the supposed defection of Sir Barnard should not be true.
