used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he was going, Lizzie left her hand in his for a moment, and gave one look up into his eyes.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I see what it is," replied Sir Griffin; "you always like the people I don't."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Life at Portray On the Monday Frank took his departure.
for the reason that
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Lucinda had liked Frank, and said so very boldly.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
the act of departing
From this reading Life at Portray On the Monday Frank took his departure.
don't
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From this reading "I see what it is," replied Sir Griffin; "you always like the people I don't."
every person
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
apart from; not including
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When he was going, Lizzie left her hand in his for a moment, and gave one look up into his eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he was going, Lizzie left her hand in his for a moment, and gave one look up into his eyes.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Life at Portray On the Monday Frank took his departure.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When he was going, Lizzie left her hand in his for a moment, and gave one look up into his eyes.
the act of departing
From this reading When he was going, Lizzie left her hand in his for a moment, and gave one look up into his eyes.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
GriffinnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪn/
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When he was going, Lizzie left her hand in his for a moment, and gave one look up into his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he was going, Lizzie left her hand in his for a moment, and gave one look up into his eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Life at Portray On the Monday Frank took his departure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see what it is," replied Sir Griffin; "you always like the people I don't."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
insufferableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌfərəbəl/
unbearably arrogant or conceited
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he was going, Lizzie left her hand in his for a moment, and gave one look up into his eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I see what it is," replied Sir Griffin; "you always like the people I don't."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I see what it is," replied Sir Griffin; "you always like the people I don't."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When he was going, Lizzie left her hand in his for a moment, and gave one look up into his eyes.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life at Portray On the Monday Frank took his departure.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I see what it is," replied Sir Griffin; "you always like the people I don't."
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
Lizzie
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From this reading When he was going, Lizzie left her hand in his for a moment, and gave one look up into his eyes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he was going, Lizzie left her hand in his for a moment, and gave one look up into his eyes.
Lucinda
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From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
a particular point in time
From this reading When he was going, Lizzie left her hand in his for a moment, and gave one look up into his eyes.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Life at Portray On the Monday Frank took his departure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Life at Portray On the Monday Frank took his departure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I see what it is," replied Sir Griffin; "you always like the people I don't."
PortrayverbUS /pɔːrˈtreɪ/
portray in words
From this reading Life at Portray On the Monday Frank took his departure.
prignounUS /prɪɡ/
a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I see what it is," replied Sir Griffin; "you always like the people I don't."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Lucinda had liked Frank, and said so very boldly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see what it is," replied Sir Griffin; "you always like the people I don't."
term of address for a man
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lucinda had liked Frank, and said so very boldly.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Life at Portray On the Monday Frank took his departure.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Life at Portray On the Monday Frank took his departure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When he was going, Lizzie left her hand in his for a moment, and gave one look up into his eyes.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lucinda had liked Frank, and said so very boldly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I see what it is," replied Sir Griffin; "you always like the people I don't."
at the time that
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
which person or people
From this reading Everybody at the castle had liked him except Sir Griffin, who, when he had gone, remarked to Lucinda that he was an insufferable legal prig, and one of those chaps who think themselves somebody because they are in Parliament.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I see what it is," replied Sir Griffin; "you always like the people I don't."
