used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next thing I must find a servant; one who should “know the ropes” of an English life.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next thing I must find a servant; one who should “know the ropes” of an English life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_Little, cheerful, and honest--do you not know the species?_” --Kovaleffski.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
BunyannounUS /ˈbʌnjən/
English preacher and author of an allegorical novel, Pilgrim's Progress (1628-1688)
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
cast-offadjective
thrown away
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading “_Little, cheerful, and honest--do you not know the species?_” --Kovaleffski.
approval
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “_Little, cheerful, and honest--do you not know the species?_” --Kovaleffski.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Next thing I must find a servant; one who should “know the ropes” of an English life.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading “_Little, cheerful, and honest--do you not know the species?_” --Kovaleffski.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “_Little, cheerful, and honest--do you not know the species?_” --Kovaleffski.
Kovaleffski
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From this reading “_Little, cheerful, and honest--do you not know the species?_” --Kovaleffski.
labelsnounUS /ˈleɪbəlz/
plural of “label” — a brief description given for purposes of identification
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Next thing I must find a servant; one who should “know the ropes” of an English life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “_Little, cheerful, and honest--do you not know the species?_” --Kovaleffski.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
Lumme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
engage in
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
moorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Next thing I must find a servant; one who should “know the ropes” of an English life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next thing I must find a servant; one who should “know the ropes” of an English life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “_Little, cheerful, and honest--do you not know the species?_” --Kovaleffski.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next thing I must find a servant; one who should “know the ropes” of an English life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Next thing I must find a servant; one who should “know the ropes” of an English life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Next thing I must find a servant; one who should “know the ropes” of an English life.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Next thing I must find a servant; one who should “know the ropes” of an English life.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Next thing I must find a servant; one who should “know the ropes” of an English life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading “_Little, cheerful, and honest--do you not know the species?_” --Kovaleffski.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_Little, cheerful, and honest--do you not know the species?_” --Kovaleffski.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
a special situation
From this reading Next thing I must find a servant; one who should “know the ropes” of an English life.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
which person or people
From this reading Next thing I must find a servant; one who should “know the ropes” of an English life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HAD left my hotel and settled in my apartments; the labels with “Nelson Bunyan” were removed from my luggage; I had been assured that so long as I remained on English soil I was safe.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Lumme had promised to make inquiries for me, and I had impressed upon him that the following things were essential--in fact, I declared that without them I should never entertain an application for one instant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading First, he must be of such an appearance as would do me credit, whether equipped in the livery I had already designed for him, in the cast-off suits I should provide him with, or in the guise of an attendant at the chase or upon the moors.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “_Little, cheerful, and honest--do you not know the species?_” --Kovaleffski.
