19
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From this reading 19, eleven o'clock.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
Clarges
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From this reading To Miss Rivers, Clarges Street.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
dearly loved
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
being one more than ten
From this reading 19, eleven o'clock.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
a man of refinement
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading To Miss Rivers, Clarges Street.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading Montreal, Sept.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
not any; not one
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading 19, eleven o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
RiversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading To Miss Rivers, Clarges Street.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
SeptnounUS /sept/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Montreal, Sept.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading To Miss Rivers, Clarges Street.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Miss Rivers, Clarges Street.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
unmeaningadjective
without meaning
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading No, my dear, it is impossible she can love him; his dull soul is ill suited to hers; heavy, unmeaning, formal; a slave to rules, to ceremony, to _etiquette_, he has not an idea above those of a gentleman usher.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
which person or people
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He has been three hours in town without seeing her; dressing, and waiting to pay his compliments first to the general, who is riding, and every minute expected back.
