used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
anew
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
Alteroni
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From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SPECULATION.--AN UNWELCOME MEETING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
BounceverbUS /baʊns/
spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He contemplated change of scene with unfeigned delight, and lost no time in repairing to Richmond.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He contemplated change of scene with unfeigned delight, and lost no time in repairing to Richmond.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He contemplated change of scene with unfeigned delight, and lost no time in repairing to Richmond.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
communicated in words
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He contemplated change of scene with unfeigned delight, and lost no time in repairing to Richmond.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
the state of being honored
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
Isabella's
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From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
immediately past
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He contemplated change of scene with unfeigned delight, and lost no time in repairing to Richmond.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE SPECULATION.--AN UNWELCOME MEETING.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
not any; not one
From this reading He contemplated change of scene with unfeigned delight, and lost no time in repairing to Richmond.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
and nothing more
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
go across or through
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading He contemplated change of scene with unfeigned delight, and lost no time in repairing to Richmond.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading He contemplated change of scene with unfeigned delight, and lost no time in repairing to Richmond.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He contemplated change of scene with unfeigned delight, and lost no time in repairing to Richmond.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
solicitedverbUS /səˈlɪsɪtɪd/
past form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
SPECULATIONnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading THE SPECULATION.--AN UNWELCOME MEETING.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPECULATION.--AN UNWELCOME MEETING.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He contemplated change of scene with unfeigned delight, and lost no time in repairing to Richmond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Five months elapsed; and in the middle of October Richard received an invitation to pass a few days at the abode of Count Alteroni.
in the direction of
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
unfeignedadjective
not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
From this reading He contemplated change of scene with unfeigned delight, and lost no time in repairing to Richmond.
UNWELCOMEadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading THE SPECULATION.--AN UNWELCOME MEETING.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He contemplated change of scene with unfeigned delight, and lost no time in repairing to Richmond.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The count received him with the utmost cordiality: the countess expressed a regret that he should wait to be solicited to honour them with his company; and Isabella's countenance wore a smile and a blush as she extended her hand towards him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was anxious to see you again," said the count, after dinner, before the ladies had retired, "if it were only to joke you about the fright into which you threw poor Bounce the last time you were here.
