(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 So, thank God, all goes well, and the recompense for the trouble is in every way great.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The most delicate audience I have seen in any provincial place is Canterbury.
applaudingverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The most delicate audience I have seen in any provincial place is Canterbury.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
CanterburynounUS /ˈkæntərberi/
a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church
From this reading The most delicate audience I have seen in any provincial place is Canterbury.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The audience with the greatest sense of humour certainly is Dover.
contagionnounUS /kənˈteɪdʒən/
any disease easily transmitted by contact
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
couldn't
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From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The most delicate audience I have seen in any provincial place is Canterbury.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So, thank God, all goes well, and the recompense for the trouble is in every way great.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading So, thank God, all goes well, and the recompense for the trouble is in every way great.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading So, thank God, all goes well, and the recompense for the trouble is in every way great.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So, thank God, all goes well, and the recompense for the trouble is in every way great.
highest in quality
From this reading The audience with the greatest sense of humour certainly is Dover.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The audience with the greatest sense of humour certainly is Dover.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The most delicate audience I have seen in any provincial place is Canterbury.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The most delicate audience I have seen in any provincial place is Canterbury.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most delicate audience I have seen in any provincial place is Canterbury.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
the literary culture
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
roused to anger
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most delicate audience I have seen in any provincial place is Canterbury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The audience with the greatest sense of humour certainly is Dover.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
outdoneverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdʌn/
inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The most delicate audience I have seen in any provincial place is Canterbury.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading The most delicate audience I have seen in any provincial place is Canterbury.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading So, thank God, all goes well, and the recompense for the trouble is in every way great.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The most delicate audience I have seen in any provincial place is Canterbury.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The audience with the greatest sense of humour certainly is Dover.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, thank God, all goes well, and the recompense for the trouble is in every way great.
Squeers
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From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
stallsnounUS /stɔːlz/
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading So, thank God, all goes well, and the recompense for the trouble is in every way great.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
ThonounUS /ðoʊ/
a branch of the Tai languages
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
a source of difficulty
From this reading So, thank God, all goes well, and the recompense for the trouble is in every way great.
unreservedadjective
not reserved
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading So, thank God, all goes well, and the recompense for the trouble is in every way great.
at the time that
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The audience with the greatest sense of humour certainly is Dover.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The people in the stalls set the example of laughing, in the most curiously unreserved way; and they really laughed when Squeers read the boys' letters, with such cordial enjoyment, that the contagion extended to me, for one couldn't hear them without laughing too.
wouldn't
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From this reading Tho effect at Hastings and at Dover really seems to have outdone the best usual impression, and at Dover they wouldn't go, but sat applauding like mad.
