used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF A LADY THAT HAD A MUSICAL VOICE, BUT USED IT TO DECEIVE.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
aquilineadjective
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading Shortly before eleven on Monday morning the Honourable Frederic Augustus Hythe Goodwyn-Sandys was shaving contemplatively.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Shortly before eleven on Monday morning the Honourable Frederic Augustus Hythe Goodwyn-Sandys was shaving contemplatively.
BowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading OF A LADY THAT HAD A MUSICAL VOICE, BUT USED IT TO DECEIVE.
Buzza
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From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
chiselled
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From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
contemplatively
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From this reading Shortly before eleven on Monday morning the Honourable Frederic Augustus Hythe Goodwyn-Sandys was shaving contemplatively.
croppedadjectiveUS /krɑːpt/
(of land or soil) used for growing crops
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
DECEIVEverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading OF A LADY THAT HAD A MUSICAL VOICE, BUT USED IT TO DECEIVE.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
being one more than ten
From this reading Shortly before eleven on Monday morning the Honourable Frederic Augustus Hythe Goodwyn-Sandys was shaving contemplatively.
Frederic
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From this reading Shortly before eleven on Monday morning the Honourable Frederic Augustus Hythe Goodwyn-Sandys was shaving contemplatively.
Goodwyn-Sandys
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From this reading Shortly before eleven on Monday morning the Honourable Frederic Augustus Hythe Goodwyn-Sandys was shaving contemplatively.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OF A LADY THAT HAD A MUSICAL VOICE, BUT USED IT TO DECEIVE.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading Shortly before eleven on Monday morning the Honourable Frederic Augustus Hythe Goodwyn-Sandys was shaving contemplatively.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
Hythe
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From this reading Shortly before eleven on Monday morning the Honourable Frederic Augustus Hythe Goodwyn-Sandys was shaving contemplatively.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OF A LADY THAT HAD A MUSICAL VOICE, BUT USED IT TO DECEIVE.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading OF A LADY THAT HAD A MUSICAL VOICE, BUT USED IT TO DECEIVE.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Shortly before eleven on Monday morning the Honourable Frederic Augustus Hythe Goodwyn-Sandys was shaving contemplatively.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Shortly before eleven on Monday morning the Honourable Frederic Augustus Hythe Goodwyn-Sandys was shaving contemplatively.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
MUSICALadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading OF A LADY THAT HAD A MUSICAL VOICE, BUT USED IT TO DECEIVE.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF A LADY THAT HAD A MUSICAL VOICE, BUT USED IT TO DECEIVE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
and nothing more
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
precedencenounUS /ˈpresədəns/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
shavingnounUS /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/
the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading Shortly before eleven on Monday morning the Honourable Frederic Augustus Hythe Goodwyn-Sandys was shaving contemplatively.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly before eleven on Monday morning the Honourable Frederic Augustus Hythe Goodwyn-Sandys was shaving contemplatively.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF A LADY THAT HAD A MUSICAL VOICE, BUT USED IT TO DECEIVE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF A LADY THAT HAD A MUSICAL VOICE, BUT USED IT TO DECEIVE.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading OF A LADY THAT HAD A MUSICAL VOICE, BUT USED IT TO DECEIVE.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Among them must be reckoned the privilege of taking precedence of Admiral Buzza--of paying a visit to "The Bower" not only several minutes in advance of that great man, but moreover on terms of the utmost intimacy.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading OF A LADY THAT HAD A MUSICAL VOICE, BUT USED IT TO DECEIVE.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Many of the advantages that wait upon the readers of this history are, I should hope, by this time obvious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shortly before eleven on Monday morning the Honourable Frederic Augustus Hythe Goodwyn-Sandys was shaving contemplatively.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a tall, thin man, with light, closely cropped hair, a drooping moustache that hid his mouth, and a nose of the order aquiline, and species "chiselled."
