used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
react verbally
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHAT OCCURRED AT BOUSCH'S TAVERN.
BOUSCH'S
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From this reading WHAT OCCURRED AT BOUSCH'S TAVERN.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading It was Miss Sallianna's favorite phrase.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Let us follow Mr. Jinks.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
yet to be or coming
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
a man of refinement
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Miss Sallianna's favorite phrase.
JinksnounUS /dʒɪŋks/
noisy and mischievous merrymaking
From this reading Let us follow Mr. Jinks.
and nothing more
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us follow Mr. Jinks.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was Miss Sallianna's favorite phrase.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Let us follow Mr. Jinks.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT OCCURRED AT BOUSCH'S TAVERN.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading It was Miss Sallianna's favorite phrase.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
Sallianna's
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From this reading It was Miss Sallianna's favorite phrase.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
TAVERNnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading WHAT OCCURRED AT BOUSCH'S TAVERN.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us follow Mr. Jinks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT OCCURRED AT BOUSCH'S TAVERN.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That gentleman went on his way, reflecting upon the step which he had just taken, and revolving in his mind the course which he should pursue in future.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The result of his reflections was, that a matrimonial engagement would just answer his purpose, especially with a lady possessing a "small property--" at which words, as they left his muttering lips, Jinks frowned.
