used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Front._ You threw the account in my face, and have not yet-- _Count._ Here is my sister.
in the past
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Count._ Perfectly; and will employ your discretion to combine economy and magnificence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
Ay
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From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
Begone
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From this reading Begone!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Front._ But this trifling supper you thought so dear that-- _Count._ Lose no time in useless words.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading _Count._ Perfectly; and will employ your discretion to combine economy and magnificence.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading _Count._ Perfectly; and will employ your discretion to combine economy and magnificence.
dearly loved
From this reading _Front._ But this trifling supper you thought so dear that-- _Count._ Lose no time in useless words.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading _Count._ Perfectly; and will employ your discretion to combine economy and magnificence.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading _Count._ Perfectly; and will employ your discretion to combine economy and magnificence.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading _Count._ Perfectly; and will employ your discretion to combine economy and magnificence.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _Front._ You threw the account in my face, and have not yet-- _Count._ Here is my sister.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Front._ You threw the account in my face, and have not yet-- _Count._ Here is my sister.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Front._ You threw the account in my face, and have not yet-- _Count._ Here is my sister.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Front._ But this trifling supper you thought so dear that-- _Count._ Lose no time in useless words.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Front._ You threw the account in my face, and have not yet-- _Count._ Here is my sister.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading _Front._ But this trifling supper you thought so dear that-- _Count._ Lose no time in useless words.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading _Count._ Perfectly; and will employ your discretion to combine economy and magnificence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Front._ You threw the account in my face, and have not yet-- _Count._ Here is my sister.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
not any; not one
From this reading _Front._ But this trifling supper you thought so dear that-- _Count._ Lose no time in useless words.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Front._ You threw the account in my face, and have not yet-- _Count._ Here is my sister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading _Count._ Perfectly; and will employ your discretion to combine economy and magnificence.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading _Front._ You threw the account in my face, and have not yet-- _Count._ Here is my sister.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Front._ But this trifling supper you thought so dear that-- _Count._ Lose no time in useless words.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Front._ You threw the account in my face, and have not yet-- _Count._ Here is my sister.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Front._ But this trifling supper you thought so dear that-- _Count._ Lose no time in useless words.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Front._ But this trifling supper you thought so dear that-- _Count._ Lose no time in useless words.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading _Front._ You threw the account in my face, and have not yet-- _Count._ Here is my sister.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Front._ But this trifling supper you thought so dear that-- _Count._ Lose no time in useless words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Count._ Perfectly; and will employ your discretion to combine economy and magnificence.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading _Front._ But this trifling supper you thought so dear that-- _Count._ Lose no time in useless words.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading _Front._ But this trifling supper you thought so dear that-- _Count._ Lose no time in useless words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Count._ Perfectly; and will employ your discretion to combine economy and magnificence.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _Front._ But this trifling supper you thought so dear that-- _Count._ Lose no time in useless words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
but in spite of that
From this reading _Front._ You threw the account in my face, and have not yet-- _Count._ Here is my sister.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Front._ For example, you gave a supper a few nights ago to three gentlemen, and-- _Count._ Ay, that was a trifle; at present I would be talked of.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Count._ Perfectly; and will employ your discretion to combine economy and magnificence.
