used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Not long afterwards, the two other guests whom he had invited, made their appearance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
Amtmann
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From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "Not long afterwards, the two other guests whom he had invited, made their appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
cause to be bored
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
contemptibleadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptəbəl/
deserving of contempt or scorn
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
emanating from God
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
take in liquids
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
at any time
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
Ewson
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From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
a state of high honor
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Not long afterwards, the two other guests whom he had invited, made their appearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
highnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
how
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From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading "Not long afterwards, the two other guests whom he had invited, made their appearance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
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 "Not long afterwards, the two other guests whom he had invited, made their appearance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Not long afterwards, the two other guests whom he had invited, made their appearance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not long afterwards, the two other guests whom he had invited, made their appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
and nothing more
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Not long afterwards, the two other guests whom he had invited, made their appearance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
panaceanounUS /ˌpænəˈsiːə/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
punchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
without much difficulty
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
snubverbUS /snʌb/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Not long afterwards, the two other guests whom he had invited, made their appearance.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Not long afterwards, the two other guests whom he had invited, made their appearance.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As soon as the morning drew on, he came into my room, and was so good as to invite me to his bowl of punch, although he regretted that he could only give me that contemptible drink which, in this country, bore the honoured name of a far different liquor.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Not long afterwards, the two other guests whom he had invited, made their appearance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The _Amtmann_ was, like Ewson, a little figure, but round as a ball, happy and contented, with a red snub nose, and large sparkling eyes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was only in England where good punch could be drunk, and if ever I came to see him in his own country, he would convince me that he knew how to prepare, in its best fashion, that divine panacea.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your highness will readily conclude," continued the physician, "that I was very willing on this account to delay my journey, as I had thereby an opportunity of seeing Mr Ewson in his glory.
