used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Christopher repaired to Roxhythe’s room, and found him in the act of writing to de Staal.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
without doubt or question
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
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 At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading My lord refused his proffered services, and finished the letter with a flourish.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading My lord refused his proffered services, and finished the letter with a flourish.
set up or found
From this reading Christopher repaired to Roxhythe’s room, and found him in the act of writing to de Staal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
lavishlyadverbUS /ˈlævɪʃli/
in a wasteful manner
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
the act of departing
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading My lord refused his proffered services, and finished the letter with a flourish.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading My lord refused his proffered services, and finished the letter with a flourish.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
milor
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From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My lord refused his proffered services, and finished the letter with a flourish.
MYNHEER
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From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading My lord refused his proffered services, and finished the letter with a flourish.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading My lord refused his proffered services, and finished the letter with a flourish.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Christopher repaired to Roxhythe’s room, and found him in the act of writing to de Staal.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
RotterdamnounUS /ˈrɑːtərdæm/
the 2nd largest city in the Netherlands; located in the western Netherlands near the North Sea
From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
Roxhythe
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From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
Roxhythe's
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From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading My lord refused his proffered services, and finished the letter with a flourish.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
STAAL
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From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MYNHEER DE STAAL DURING the coach journey to Rotterdam, Christopher suffered from suppressed excitement, much to Roxhythe’s amusement.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
precisely as stated
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as they arrived at the inn Roxhythe retired to his room, leaving Christopher to explain to mine host that his lordship was most unwell and must be kept very quiet.
at the time that
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My lord refused his proffered services, and finished the letter with a flourish.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At first the landlord was not desirous of having a sick man in his house, but when it was clearly borne in upon him that Roxhythe was an English milor’ and would pay lavishly, his objections faded.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Christopher repaired to Roxhythe’s room, and found him in the act of writing to de Staal.
