used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
in addition
From this reading Lord and Lady L---- were there; Lady Olivia also, and Lady Maffei.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My cousins and I, by invitation, supped with Lady G---- this evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I knew, that were I to pass the whole summer here, I must be peremptory at last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I knew, that were I to pass the whole summer here, I must be peremptory at last.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My cousins and I, by invitation, supped with Lady G---- this evening.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading MISS BYRON.--IN CONTINUATION MONDAY NIGHT.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
CONTINUATIONnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading MISS BYRON.--IN CONTINUATION MONDAY NIGHT.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading My cousins and I, by invitation, supped with Lady G---- this evening.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading My cousins and I, by invitation, supped with Lady G---- this evening.
communicated in words
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading My cousins and I, by invitation, supped with Lady G---- this evening.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I knew, that were I to pass the whole summer here, I must be peremptory at last.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My cousins and I, by invitation, supped with Lady G---- this evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS BYRON.--IN CONTINUATION MONDAY NIGHT.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading My cousins and I, by invitation, supped with Lady G---- this evening.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew, that were I to pass the whole summer here, I must be peremptory at last.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Lord and Lady L---- were there; Lady Olivia also, and Lady Maffei.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading My cousins and I, by invitation, supped with Lady G---- this evening.
immediately past
From this reading I knew, that were I to pass the whole summer here, I must be peremptory at last.
the act of departing
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord and Lady L---- were there; Lady Olivia also, and Lady Maffei.
Maffei
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From this reading Lord and Lady L---- were there; Lady Olivia also, and Lady Maffei.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS BYRON.--IN CONTINUATION MONDAY NIGHT.
MONDAYnounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading MISS BYRON.--IN CONTINUATION MONDAY NIGHT.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I knew, that were I to pass the whole summer here, I must be peremptory at last.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My cousins and I, by invitation, supped with Lady G---- this evening.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MISS BYRON.--IN CONTINUATION MONDAY NIGHT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
Olivia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord and Lady L---- were there; Lady Olivia also, and Lady Maffei.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
go across or through
From this reading I knew, that were I to pass the whole summer here, I must be peremptory at last.
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading I knew, that were I to pass the whole summer here, I must be peremptory at last.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading I knew, that were I to pass the whole summer here, I must be peremptory at last.
supped
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From this reading My cousins and I, by invitation, supped with Lady G---- this evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I knew, that were I to pass the whole summer here, I must be peremptory at last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I knew, that were I to pass the whole summer here, I must be peremptory at last.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Lord and Lady L---- were there; Lady Olivia also, and Lady Maffei.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have set them all into a consternation, as they expressed themselves, by my declaration of leaving London on my return home early on Friday morning next.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My cousins and I, by invitation, supped with Lady G---- this evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I knew, that were I to pass the whole summer here, I must be peremptory at last.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lord and Lady L---- were there; Lady Olivia also, and Lady Maffei.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I knew, that were I to pass the whole summer here, I must be peremptory at last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My cousins and I, by invitation, supped with Lady G---- this evening.
