used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
contemptibleadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptəbəl/
deserving of contempt or scorn
From this reading Of this individual she had the most contemptible opinion.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
set up or found
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
a man of refinement
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Of this individual she had the most contemptible opinion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
Junius
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From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
Keswick
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From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
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 Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
engage in
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of this individual she had the most contemptible opinion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
not any; not one
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
NulladjectiveUS /nʌl/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Of this individual she had the most contemptible opinion.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
a human being
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
plumpest
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From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of this individual she had the most contemptible opinion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
at the time that
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Now he was here under very different auspices, and for him the very plumpest poultry was slain, and everything was done to make him comfortable and willing to stay and become acquainted with his cousin, Mrs Null.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her reception of Junius had been very different indeed from that she had previously accorded him when she declined to be found under the same roof with him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Old Mrs Keswick would willingly have followed the strange gentleman to the house in order to know the object of his visit, but as he had come to see Junius she refrained, for she knew her nephew would not like any appearance of curiosity on her part.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A match between these two young people was the present object of the old lady's existence, and she set about making it with as much determination and confidence as if there had been no such person as Mr Null.
