used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “My dear, how like your father you are!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He took her hand, and kissed her as he might have kissed a daughter of his own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
Bennydeck's
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From this reading Bennydeck’s first words told the friendless girl that her fears had wronged him.
can't
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From this reading You have his eyes and his smile; I can’t tell you how pleasantly you remind me of my dear old friend.”
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
a female human offspring
From this reading He took her hand, and kissed her as he might have kissed a daughter of his own.
dearly loved
From this reading “My dear, how like your father you are!
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
divisible by two
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
opinion or judgment
From this reading You have his eyes and his smile; I can’t tell you how pleasantly you remind me of my dear old friend.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “My dear, how like your father you are!
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Bennydeck’s first words told the friendless girl that her fears had wronged him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bennydeck’s first words told the friendless girl that her fears had wronged him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading You have his eyes and his smile; I can’t tell you how pleasantly you remind me of my dear old friend.”
friendlessadjective
excluded from a society
From this reading Bennydeck’s first words told the friendless girl that her fears had wronged him.
a young female
From this reading Bennydeck’s first words told the friendless girl that her fears had wronged him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
let have
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He took her hand, and kissed her as he might have kissed a daughter of his own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have his eyes and his smile; I can’t tell you how pleasantly you remind me of my dear old friend.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took her hand, and kissed her as he might have kissed a daughter of his own.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My dear, how like your father you are!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You have his eyes and his smile; I can’t tell you how pleasantly you remind me of my dear old friend.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading He took her hand, and kissed her as he might have kissed a daughter of his own.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “My dear, how like your father you are!
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You have his eyes and his smile; I can’t tell you how pleasantly you remind me of my dear old friend.”
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My dear, how like your father you are!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You have his eyes and his smile; I can’t tell you how pleasantly you remind me of my dear old friend.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He took her hand, and kissed her as he might have kissed a daughter of his own.
perverselyadverbUS /pərˈvɜːrsli/
deliberately deviant
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading You have his eyes and his smile; I can’t tell you how pleasantly you remind me of my dear old friend.”
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading You have his eyes and his smile; I can’t tell you how pleasantly you remind me of my dear old friend.”
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading You have his eyes and his smile; I can’t tell you how pleasantly you remind me of my dear old friend.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
Sydney'snounUS /ˈsɪdniz/
possessive form of “sydney” — the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
express in words
From this reading You have his eyes and his smile; I can’t tell you how pleasantly you remind me of my dear old friend.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Bennydeck’s first words told the friendless girl that her fears had wronged him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took her hand, and kissed her as he might have kissed a daughter of his own.
someone who visits
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
at the time that
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on the recollection of the Captain’s kindness) perversely recalled the letter that she had addressed to him, and reminded her that she stood in need of indulgence, which even so good a man might hesitate to grant.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Bennydeck’s first words told the friendless girl that her fears had wronged him.
wrongedverbUS /rɔːŋd/
past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to
From this reading Bennydeck’s first words told the friendless girl that her fears had wronged him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My dear, how like your father you are!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My dear, how like your father you are!
