used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "It is a most difficult and complicated question," she said, addressing herself to Otway.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The character of the people makes it so; the Irish are so sentimental."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "The character of the people makes it so; the Irish are so sentimental."
CodesnounUS /koʊdz/
plural of “code” — a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading "It is a most difficult and complicated question," she said, addressing herself to Otway.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "It is a most difficult and complicated question," she said, addressing herself to Otway.
divergencenounUS /daɪˈvɜːrdʒəns/
the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
don't
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From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It is a most difficult and complicated question," she said, addressing herself to Otway.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
Horatius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading "The character of the people makes it so; the Irish are so sentimental."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a most difficult and complicated question," she said, addressing herself to Otway.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a most difficult and complicated question," she said, addressing herself to Otway.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
JacksnounUS /dʒæks/
a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
engage in
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "The character of the people makes it so; the Irish are so sentimental."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "It is a most difficult and complicated question," she said, addressing herself to Otway.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
Otway
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a most difficult and complicated question," she said, addressing herself to Otway.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "The character of the people makes it so; the Irish are so sentimental."
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "It is a most difficult and complicated question," she said, addressing herself to Otway.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is a most difficult and complicated question," she said, addressing herself to Otway.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading "The character of the people makes it so; the Irish are so sentimental."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
term of address for a man
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The character of the people makes it so; the Irish are so sentimental."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
a special situation
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
unmannerlyadjective
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading John Jacks laughed heartily at his own expense, but his wife seemed to think the jest unmannerly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Home Rule did not in the least commend itself to her sedate, practical mind, but she would never have committed such an error in taste as to proclaim divergence from her husband's views.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You don't know what a picturesque figure you make, sir; you help me to realise Horatius Codes, and that kind of thing."
