used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And so you have bought a yacht, Major Mallett?"
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading It suited me admirably, for he has engaged to finish her in six weeks.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And so you have bought a yacht, Major Mallett?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Yes; at least she is scarcely a yacht yet.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "And so you have bought a yacht, Major Mallett?"
buildernounUS /ˈbɪldər/
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
DerbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It suited me admirably, for he has engaged to finish her in six weeks.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It suited me admirably, for he has engaged to finish her in six weeks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
the act of departing
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "And so you have bought a yacht, Major Mallett?"
Haverstock
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From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
cause to move by striking
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
ten 10s
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It suited me admirably, for he has engaged to finish her in six weeks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes; at least she is scarcely a yacht yet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It suited me admirably, for he has engaged to finish her in six weeks.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Yes; at least she is scarcely a yacht yet.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "And so you have bought a yacht, Major Mallett?"
Mallett
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From this reading "And so you have bought a yacht, Major Mallett?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It suited me admirably, for he has engaged to finish her in six weeks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
on the contrary
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
express in words
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Yes; at least she is scarcely a yacht yet.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes; at least she is scarcely a yacht yet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It suited me admirably, for he has engaged to finish her in six weeks.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And so you have bought a yacht, Major Mallett?"
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It suited me admirably, for he has engaged to finish her in six weeks.
carry out
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
express in words
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
in the direction of
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading As the season was getting rather late, the man was glad to sell her a bargain, especially as he had already got a thousand pounds towards her; so I got her for twelve hundred less that Haverstock was to have paid.
Wanhill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It suited me admirably, for he has engaged to finish her in six weeks.
which person or people
From this reading I was going to have one built, but I heard of one that had been ordered by Lord Haverstock, who, they say, has been so hard hit at the Derby that he had to tell Wanhill, the builder, that he could not take her.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading "And so you have bought a yacht, Major Mallett?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; at least she is scarcely a yacht yet.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Yes; at least she is scarcely a yacht yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And so you have bought a yacht, Major Mallett?"
