Chapter V

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From this reading 38 Dictionnaire Universel--a standing toast in the common room at-----College.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading 38 Dictionnaire Universel--a standing toast in the common room at-----College.

past form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

later than; following

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

(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 Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

surprising greatly

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 38 Dictionnaire Universel--a standing toast in the common room at-----College.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

see with attention

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

the proprietor of a bookstore

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading 38 Dictionnaire Universel--a standing toast in the common room at-----College.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading 38 Dictionnaire Universel--a standing toast in the common room at-----College.

get the meaning of something

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 38 Dictionnaire Universel--a standing toast in the common room at-----College.

suffering shame

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

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From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

a standard or typical example

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

at any time

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

physically weak

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading 38 Dictionnaire Universel--a standing toast in the common room at-----College.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading 38 Dictionnaire Universel--a standing toast in the common room at-----College.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

ready for service or able to give long service

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

in the near future

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

having a supporting base

From this reading 38 Dictionnaire Universel--a standing toast in the common room at-----College.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading 38 Dictionnaire Universel--a standing toast in the common room at-----College.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading 38 Dictionnaire Universel--a standing toast in the common room at-----College.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

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 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 38 Dictionnaire Universel--a standing toast in the common room at-----College.

precisely as stated

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

(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 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

at the time that

From this reading The origin of the toast is as follows: When Buonaparte was at Elba, Dr. E-, one of the wealthy senior Fellows of ---- College.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

which person or people

From this reading 39 A well known respectable bookseller near Brazennose, who has published a whimsical trifle under the title of "Oxford in Epitome" very serviceable to freshmen.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Soon after his arrival at Paris, as he was walking through the streets of that city, he was accosted by an elegantly dressed Cyprian, to whom he made a profound bow, and told her (in English), that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the French language to comprehend what she had said to him, expressing his regret that he had not his French and English dictionary with him.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Scarcely had he pronounced the word dictionary, when the lady, by a most astonishing display, which in England would have disgraced the lowest of the frail sisterhood, exclaimed, "Behold the Dictionnaire Universel, which has been opened by the learned of all nations."{39} Dr. E--, on his return from France, related this anecdote in the common room at ---------, and the Dictionnaire universel has ever since been a standing toast there.