used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thus time passed, and passed pleasantly, though not altogether satisfactorily to Jeremiah, who was impatient at being unwell, and uneasy about his heart.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading He arrived, as has already been stated, at a moment when his appearance afforded relief to the widow.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He arrived, as has already been stated, at a moment when his appearance afforded relief to the widow.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Thus time passed, and passed pleasantly, though not altogether satisfactorily to Jeremiah, who was impatient at being unwell, and uneasy about his heart.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He arrived, as has already been stated, at a moment when his appearance afforded relief to the widow.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He arrived, as has already been stated, at a moment when his appearance afforded relief to the widow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He arrived, as has already been stated, at a moment when his appearance afforded relief to the widow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus time passed, and passed pleasantly, though not altogether satisfactorily to Jeremiah, who was impatient at being unwell, and uneasy about his heart.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He arrived, as has already been stated, at a moment when his appearance afforded relief to the widow.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading At length John Dale fulfilled his undertaking; he went to Mergatroyd to see how matters progressed there.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He arrived, as has already been stated, at a moment when his appearance afforded relief to the widow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Thus time passed, and passed pleasantly, though not altogether satisfactorily to Jeremiah, who was impatient at being unwell, and uneasy about his heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
how
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From this reading At length John Dale fulfilled his undertaking; he went to Mergatroyd to see how matters progressed there.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Thus time passed, and passed pleasantly, though not altogether satisfactorily to Jeremiah, who was impatient at being unwell, and uneasy about his heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length John Dale fulfilled his undertaking; he went to Mergatroyd to see how matters progressed there.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At length John Dale fulfilled his undertaking; he went to Mergatroyd to see how matters progressed there.
Mergatroyd
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From this reading At length John Dale fulfilled his undertaking; he went to Mergatroyd to see how matters progressed there.
a particular point in time
From this reading He arrived, as has already been stated, at a moment when his appearance afforded relief to the widow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thus time passed, and passed pleasantly, though not altogether satisfactorily to Jeremiah, who was impatient at being unwell, and uneasy about his heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Thus time passed, and passed pleasantly, though not altogether satisfactorily to Jeremiah, who was impatient at being unwell, and uneasy about his heart.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Thus time passed, and passed pleasantly, though not altogether satisfactorily to Jeremiah, who was impatient at being unwell, and uneasy about his heart.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading At length John Dale fulfilled his undertaking; he went to Mergatroyd to see how matters progressed there.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He arrived, as has already been stated, at a moment when his appearance afforded relief to the widow.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading Thus time passed, and passed pleasantly, though not altogether satisfactorily to Jeremiah, who was impatient at being unwell, and uneasy about his heart.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At length John Dale fulfilled his undertaking; he went to Mergatroyd to see how matters progressed there.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading He arrived, as has already been stated, at a moment when his appearance afforded relief to the widow.
stockedadjectiveUS /stɑːkt/
furnished with more than enough
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
express in words
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was happy to have his old comrade with him; and Jeremiah enjoyed being the guest of John Dale, enjoyed discussing old acquaintances, reviewing old scenes, refreshing ancient jokes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At length John Dale fulfilled his undertaking; he went to Mergatroyd to see how matters progressed there.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thus time passed, and passed pleasantly, though not altogether satisfactorily to Jeremiah, who was impatient at being unwell, and uneasy about his heart.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus time passed, and passed pleasantly, though not altogether satisfactorily to Jeremiah, who was impatient at being unwell, and uneasy about his heart.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thus time passed, and passed pleasantly, though not altogether satisfactorily to Jeremiah, who was impatient at being unwell, and uneasy about his heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading At length John Dale fulfilled his undertaking; he went to Mergatroyd to see how matters progressed there.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Thus time passed, and passed pleasantly, though not altogether satisfactorily to Jeremiah, who was impatient at being unwell, and uneasy about his heart.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Thus time passed, and passed pleasantly, though not altogether satisfactorily to Jeremiah, who was impatient at being unwell, and uneasy about his heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At length John Dale fulfilled his undertaking; he went to Mergatroyd to see how matters progressed there.
at the time that
From this reading He arrived, as has already been stated, at a moment when his appearance afforded relief to the widow.
which person or people
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading He arrived, as has already been stated, at a moment when his appearance afforded relief to the widow.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John Dale was a pleasant man to be with; fond of a good story, and able to tell one; fond of a good dinner, and—being a bachelor—able to keep a cook who could furnish one; fond of good wine, and with a cellar stocked with it.
