used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “He talks pleasantly, and nothing of a pedant, as I half dreaded he might be.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “I thought his manner respectful, and very proper for his station,” said Lady Dorothea, with an air of dignity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I thought his manner respectful, and very proper for his station,” said Lady Dorothea, with an air of dignity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “He talks pleasantly, and nothing of a pedant, as I half dreaded he might be.”
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “He talks pleasantly, and nothing of a pedant, as I half dreaded he might be.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “He talks pleasantly, and nothing of a pedant, as I half dreaded he might be.”
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading “He spoke of politics, too, with less of prejudice, less of class bitterness, than I could have expected.”
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading “He spoke of politics, too, with less of prejudice, less of class bitterness, than I could have expected.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “He spoke of politics, too, with less of prejudice, less of class bitterness, than I could have expected.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading “I thought his manner respectful, and very proper for his station,” said Lady Dorothea, with an air of dignity.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
Dorothea
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From this reading “I thought his manner respectful, and very proper for his station,” said Lady Dorothea, with an air of dignity.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “He talks pleasantly, and nothing of a pedant, as I half dreaded he might be.”
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “He spoke of politics, too, with less of prejudice, less of class bitterness, than I could have expected.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I thought his manner respectful, and very proper for his station,” said Lady Dorothea, with an air of dignity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “He talks pleasantly, and nothing of a pedant, as I half dreaded he might be.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “He spoke of politics, too, with less of prejudice, less of class bitterness, than I could have expected.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He talks pleasantly, and nothing of a pedant, as I half dreaded he might be.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Some policy, perhaps, in that,” remarked her Ladyship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Some policy, perhaps, in that,” remarked her Ladyship.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “I thought his manner respectful, and very proper for his station,” said Lady Dorothea, with an air of dignity.
Ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading “Some policy, perhaps, in that,” remarked her Ladyship.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “He spoke of politics, too, with less of prejudice, less of class bitterness, than I could have expected.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I thought his manner respectful, and very proper for his station,” said Lady Dorothea, with an air of dignity.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “He talks pleasantly, and nothing of a pedant, as I half dreaded he might be.”
Nelligan
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From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “He talks pleasantly, and nothing of a pedant, as I half dreaded he might be.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “He talks pleasantly, and nothing of a pedant, as I half dreaded he might be.”
pedantnounUS /ˈpedənt/
a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
From this reading “He talks pleasantly, and nothing of a pedant, as I half dreaded he might be.”
by chance
From this reading “Some policy, perhaps, in that,” remarked her Ladyship.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading “He talks pleasantly, and nothing of a pedant, as I half dreaded he might be.”
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading “Some policy, perhaps, in that,” remarked her Ladyship.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading “He spoke of politics, too, with less of prejudice, less of class bitterness, than I could have expected.”
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading “He spoke of politics, too, with less of prejudice, less of class bitterness, than I could have expected.”
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “I thought his manner respectful, and very proper for his station,” said Lady Dorothea, with an air of dignity.
on the contrary
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Some policy, perhaps, in that,” remarked her Ladyship.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading “I thought his manner respectful, and very proper for his station,” said Lady Dorothea, with an air of dignity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Some policy, perhaps, in that,” remarked her Ladyship.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “He spoke of politics, too, with less of prejudice, less of class bitterness, than I could have expected.”
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading “I thought his manner respectful, and very proper for his station,” said Lady Dorothea, with an air of dignity.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading “He talks pleasantly, and nothing of a pedant, as I half dreaded he might be.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “He spoke of politics, too, with less of prejudice, less of class bitterness, than I could have expected.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I thought his manner respectful, and very proper for his station,” said Lady Dorothea, with an air of dignity.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “He spoke of politics, too, with less of prejudice, less of class bitterness, than I could have expected.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “I thought his manner respectful, and very proper for his station,” said Lady Dorothea, with an air of dignity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I thought his manner respectful, and very proper for his station,” said Lady Dorothea, with an air of dignity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “I rather like that young Nelligan,” said Martin, the day after Joseph had made his first appearance at dinner.
