used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "In such a cause who would not give?
speak to
From this reading A country squire--any man with a handle to his name and place for a permanent address--is the natural prey and victim of the beggars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading People of rank and position are apt to complain of begging-letters.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A country squire--any man with a handle to his name and place for a permanent address--is the natural prey and victim of the beggars.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading People of rank and position are apt to complain of begging-letters.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People of rank and position are apt to complain of begging-letters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What heart But leaps at such a name?"
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading A country squire--any man with a handle to his name and place for a permanent address--is the natural prey and victim of the beggars.
begging-letters
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From this reading People of rank and position are apt to complain of begging-letters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What heart But leaps at such a name?"
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "In such a cause who would not give?
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading People of rank and position are apt to complain of begging-letters.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "In such a cause who would not give?
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading A country squire--any man with a handle to his name and place for a permanent address--is the natural prey and victim of the beggars.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading What heart But leaps at such a name?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A country squire--any man with a handle to his name and place for a permanent address--is the natural prey and victim of the beggars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In such a cause who would not give?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A country squire--any man with a handle to his name and place for a permanent address--is the natural prey and victim of the beggars.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
leapsnounUS /liːps/
plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading What heart But leaps at such a name?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A country squire--any man with a handle to his name and place for a permanent address--is the natural prey and victim of the beggars.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What heart But leaps at such a name?"
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading A country squire--any man with a handle to his name and place for a permanent address--is the natural prey and victim of the beggars.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "In such a cause who would not give?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading People of rank and position are apt to complain of begging-letters.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People of rank and position are apt to complain of begging-letters.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading A country squire--any man with a handle to his name and place for a permanent address--is the natural prey and victim of the beggars.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A country squire--any man with a handle to his name and place for a permanent address--is the natural prey and victim of the beggars.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading People of rank and position are apt to complain of begging-letters.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading A country squire--any man with a handle to his name and place for a permanent address--is the natural prey and victim of the beggars.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading People of rank and position are apt to complain of begging-letters.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading A country squire--any man with a handle to his name and place for a permanent address--is the natural prey and victim of the beggars.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "In such a cause who would not give?
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People of rank and position are apt to complain of begging-letters.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading A country squire--any man with a handle to his name and place for a permanent address--is the natural prey and victim of the beggars.
waste-paper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely England must be a happy country since its rich people complain mostly of begging-letters; for they are so easily dropped into the waste-paper basket.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What heart But leaps at such a name?"
which person or people
From this reading "In such a cause who would not give?
in the company of; together with
From this reading A country squire--any man with a handle to his name and place for a permanent address--is the natural prey and victim of the beggars.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "In such a cause who would not give?
