used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
affirmednounUS /əˈfɜːrmd/
thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
(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 Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Faith, methinks his humour is good, and his purse will buy good company.--The Parson's Wedding.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
subject to appointment
From this reading It was the first time Clarence had been asked, and he looked forward with some curiosity and impatience to the hour appointed in the note.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was the first time Clarence had been asked, and he looked forward with some curiosity and impatience to the hour appointed in the note.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the first time Clarence had been asked, and he looked forward with some curiosity and impatience to the hour appointed in the note.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Faith, methinks his humour is good, and his purse will buy good company.--The Parson's Wedding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Faith, methinks his humour is good, and his purse will buy good company.--The Parson's Wedding.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
Copperas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
courtiernounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading It was the first time Clarence had been asked, and he looked forward with some curiosity and impatience to the hour appointed in the note.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Faith, methinks his humour is good, and his purse will buy good company.--The Parson's Wedding.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time Clarence had been asked, and he looked forward with some curiosity and impatience to the hour appointed in the note.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was the first time Clarence had been asked, and he looked forward with some curiosity and impatience to the hour appointed in the note.
set up or found
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
a man of refinement
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Faith, methinks his humour is good, and his purse will buy good company.--The Parson's Wedding.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the first time Clarence had been asked, and he looked forward with some curiosity and impatience to the hour appointed in the note.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Faith, methinks his humour is good, and his purse will buy good company.--The Parson's Wedding.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was the first time Clarence had been asked, and he looked forward with some curiosity and impatience to the hour appointed in the note.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Faith, methinks his humour is good, and his purse will buy good company.--The Parson's Wedding.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading It was the first time Clarence had been asked, and he looked forward with some curiosity and impatience to the hour appointed in the note.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Faith, methinks his humour is good, and his purse will buy good company.--The Parson's Wedding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time Clarence had been asked, and he looked forward with some curiosity and impatience to the hour appointed in the note.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
jobbernounUS /ˈdʒɑːbər/
someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
immediately past
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was the first time Clarence had been asked, and he looked forward with some curiosity and impatience to the hour appointed in the note.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
come together
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
methinks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Faith, methinks his humour is good, and his purse will buy good company.--The Parson's Wedding.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
a brief written record
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
on one occasion
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
Parson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Faith, methinks his humour is good, and his purse will buy good company.--The Parson's Wedding.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Faith, methinks his humour is good, and his purse will buy good company.--The Parson's Wedding.
rancournoun
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
express in words
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Faith, methinks his humour is good, and his purse will buy good company.--The Parson's Wedding.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time Clarence had been asked, and he looked forward with some curiosity and impatience to the hour appointed in the note.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first time Clarence had been asked, and he looked forward with some curiosity and impatience to the hour appointed in the note.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Faith, methinks his humour is good, and his purse will buy good company.--The Parson's Wedding.
at the time that
From this reading When Clarence returned home, after the conversation recorded in our last chapter, he found a note from Talbot, inviting him to meet some friends of the latter at supper that evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the jealous rancour felt by Mr. and Mrs. Copperas on hearing of this distinction,--a distinction which "the perfect courtier" had never once bestowed upon themselves.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Faith, methinks his humour is good, and his purse will buy good company.--The Parson's Wedding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the first time Clarence had been asked, and he looked forward with some curiosity and impatience to the hour appointed in the note.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mrs. Copperas tossed her head, too indignant for words; and the stock- jobber, in the bitterness of his soul, affirmed, with a meaning air, "that he dared say, after all, that the old gentleman was not so rich as he gave out."
