used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
baptismnounUS /ˈbæptɪzəm/
a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
Bideabout
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From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
christeningnounUS /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/
giving a Christian name at baptism
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
take in liquids
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
communicated in words
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Occasionally his eyes rested on Sally Rocliffe, and then there was a malicious twinkle in them.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
the act of giving
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
Jonas
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From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
Kinknoun
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading Occasionally his eyes rested on Sally Rocliffe, and then there was a malicious twinkle in them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
Mehetabel
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From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
not any; not one
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally his eyes rested on Sally Rocliffe, and then there was a malicious twinkle in them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
and nothing more
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Occasionally his eyes rested on Sally Rocliffe, and then there was a malicious twinkle in them.
Rocliffe
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From this reading Occasionally his eyes rested on Sally Rocliffe, and then there was a malicious twinkle in them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
witty remark
From this reading Occasionally his eyes rested on Sally Rocliffe, and then there was a malicious twinkle in them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the day of the christening, Bideabout was in a bustle, he passed from one room to another to see that all was in order; he rubbed his palms and laughed to himself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
SURPRISESnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading SURPRISES.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Occasionally his eyes rested on Sally Rocliffe, and then there was a malicious twinkle in them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Occasionally his eyes rested on Sally Rocliffe, and then there was a malicious twinkle in them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Occasionally his eyes rested on Sally Rocliffe, and then there was a malicious twinkle in them.
unbendverbUS /ˌʌnˈbend/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
(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 Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jonas Kink not only raised no objection to having an entertainment at the baptism of his child, but he expressed his hearty desire that nothing should be spared to repay the gossips for what they had done to assist the infant into the Christian Church, by feeding them well, and giving them what they valued more highly, something to drink.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mehetabel was gratified, and hoped that this was a token that, rude as his manner was, he would gradually unbend and become amiable.
