used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How could you ask that dreadful man, auntie?" she said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
auntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "How could you ask that dreadful man, auntie?" she said.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
Cecil
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From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "How could you ask that dreadful man, auntie?" she said.
dinesverbUS /daɪnz/
third-person singular of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE DOWAGER'S LITTLE DINNER.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
dowagernounUS /ˈdaʊədʒər/
a widow holding property received from her deceased husband
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
DOWAGER'S
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From this reading THE DOWAGER'S LITTLE DINNER.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "How could you ask that dreadful man, auntie?" she said.
ducklingsnounUS /ˈdʌklɪŋz/
plural of “duckling” — flesh of a young domestic duck
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
being one more than seven
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
half-a-crown
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From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
Horley
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From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
How
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From this reading "How could you ask that dreadful man, auntie?" she said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE DOWAGER'S LITTLE DINNER.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "How could you ask that dreadful man, auntie?" she said.
come together
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
O'Boyneville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
a human being
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How could you ask that dreadful man, auntie?" she said.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How could you ask that dreadful man, auntie?" she said.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How could you ask that dreadful man, auntie?" she said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOWAGER'S LITTLE DINNER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I know those lawyer people like to meet one another; though goodness knows, with salmon at half-a-crown a pound, and ducklings at eight shillings a pair, I ought not to involve myself in the expense of dinner parties."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
at the time that
From this reading Lady Cecil was both surprised and annoyed when the dowager announced Mr. O'Boyneville as one of the guests at her next little dinner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Because the dreadful man is a very distinguished person--in the law; and as Mr. Horley, the Indian judge, dines with us next Wednesday, I thought I could not do better than ask this Irish barrister.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How could you ask that dreadful man, auntie?" she said.
