used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Quilly told me his majesty had been to visit me, but would not have me disturbed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading I, begging him to despatch my breakfast as soon as possible, and let me have some water for my hands, he ordered the gallery-waiters, and everything came immediately.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I, begging him to despatch my breakfast as soon as possible, and let me have some water for my hands, he ordered the gallery-waiters, and everything came immediately.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading I, begging him to despatch my breakfast as soon as possible, and let me have some water for my hands, he ordered the gallery-waiters, and everything came immediately.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Quilly told me his majesty had been to visit me, but would not have me disturbed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I, begging him to despatch my breakfast as soon as possible, and let me have some water for my hands, he ordered the gallery-waiters, and everything came immediately.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
gallery-waiters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I, begging him to despatch my breakfast as soon as possible, and let me have some water for my hands, he ordered the gallery-waiters, and everything came immediately.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I, begging him to despatch my breakfast as soon as possible, and let me have some water for my hands, he ordered the gallery-waiters, and everything came immediately.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I, begging him to despatch my breakfast as soon as possible, and let me have some water for my hands, he ordered the gallery-waiters, and everything came immediately.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I, begging him to despatch my breakfast as soon as possible, and let me have some water for my hands, he ordered the gallery-waiters, and everything came immediately.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I, begging him to despatch my breakfast as soon as possible, and let me have some water for my hands, he ordered the gallery-waiters, and everything came immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I, begging him to despatch my breakfast as soon as possible, and let me have some water for my hands, he ordered the gallery-waiters, and everything came immediately.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Quilly told me his majesty had been to visit me, but would not have me disturbed.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
moucheratt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I, begging him to despatch my breakfast as soon as possible, and let me have some water for my hands, he ordered the gallery-waiters, and everything came immediately.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I, begging him to despatch my breakfast as soon as possible, and let me have some water for my hands, he ordered the gallery-waiters, and everything came immediately.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
Quilly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
in the near future
From this reading I, begging him to despatch my breakfast as soon as possible, and let me have some water for my hands, he ordered the gallery-waiters, and everything came immediately.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Quilly told me his majesty had been to visit me, but would not have me disturbed.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
precisely as stated
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Quilly told me his majesty had been to visit me, but would not have me disturbed.
waked
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From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
look attentively
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading I, begging him to despatch my breakfast as soon as possible, and let me have some water for my hands, he ordered the gallery-waiters, and everything came immediately.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading My breakfast was a brown liquid, with a sort of seeds or grain in it, very sweet and good; but the fear of the king's return before I was ready for him, prevented my inquiring into what it was.
at the time that
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The king's apartments described--Is introduced to the king--A moucheratt called--His discourse with the king about religion._ I HAVE known some travellers so peculiar in their taste as not to be able to sleep in a strange lodging.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Quilly told me his majesty had been to visit me, but would not have me disturbed.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading But, thanks to my kind stars, that did not prove my case; for having looked on my watch when I went to bed, as I call it, and finding it was down, I wound it up, and observed it began to go at about three o'clock--whether day or night, matters not; and when I waked it was past nine, so that I know I had slept eighteen hours; and finding that a very reasonable refreshment, and myself very hungry, I called Quilly to get me my breakfast.
