used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The subject, besides, had the advantage of inexhaustibility.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Nor was Fielding in any degree backward to respond with his advice.
matters of personal concern
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He developed, in fact, an interest in their progress quite disproportionate to his professed attitude of the spectator in the stalls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor was Fielding in any degree backward to respond with his advice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He developed, in fact, an interest in their progress quite disproportionate to his professed attitude of the spectator in the stalls.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Nor was Fielding in any degree backward to respond with his advice.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The subject, besides, had the advantage of inexhaustibility.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
Clarice
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From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Nor was Fielding in any degree backward to respond with his advice.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading He developed, in fact, an interest in their progress quite disproportionate to his professed attitude of the spectator in the stalls.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
disproportionateadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənɪt/
out of proportion
From this reading He developed, in fact, an interest in their progress quite disproportionate to his professed attitude of the spectator in the stalls.
drawing-room
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From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
duetnounUS /duːˈet/
two items of the same kind
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He developed, in fact, an interest in their progress quite disproportionate to his professed attitude of the spectator in the stalls.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
set up or found
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The subject, besides, had the advantage of inexhaustibility.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He developed, in fact, an interest in their progress quite disproportionate to his professed attitude of the spectator in the stalls.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor was Fielding in any degree backward to respond with his advice.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor was Fielding in any degree backward to respond with his advice.
inexhaustibility
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From this reading The subject, besides, had the advantage of inexhaustibility.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He developed, in fact, an interest in their progress quite disproportionate to his professed attitude of the spectator in the stalls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
Knightsbridge
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From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
immediately past
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
not any; not one
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was Fielding in any degree backward to respond with his advice.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading He developed, in fact, an interest in their progress quite disproportionate to his professed attitude of the spectator in the stalls.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He developed, in fact, an interest in their progress quite disproportionate to his professed attitude of the spectator in the stalls.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He developed, in fact, an interest in their progress quite disproportionate to his professed attitude of the spectator in the stalls.
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Nor was Fielding in any degree backward to respond with his advice.
be seated
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading He developed, in fact, an interest in their progress quite disproportionate to his professed attitude of the spectator in the stalls.
stallsnounUS /stɔːlz/
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading He developed, in fact, an interest in their progress quite disproportionate to his professed attitude of the spectator in the stalls.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject, besides, had the advantage of inexhaustibility.
carry out
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He developed, in fact, an interest in their progress quite disproportionate to his professed attitude of the spectator in the stalls.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Willoughby lived at Knightsbridge, in a little house, of which the drawing-room overlooked the Park close to the barracks, and he found it very pleasant to sit there of an afternoon and discuss in a cosy duet the future of Clarice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
Willoughby
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From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was by no means the last occasion upon which Mrs. Willoughby thought it prudent to take counsel with Fielding concerning the affairs of her friend.
