used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Sir LUCIUS Faith! that same interruption in affairs of this nature shows very great ill-breeding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
the two together, not just one
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
don't
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From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Sir LUCIUS Faith! that same interruption in affairs of this nature shows very great ill-breeding.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
a man of refinement
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sir LUCIUS Faith! that same interruption in affairs of this nature shows very great ill-breeding.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
ill-breedingnoun
impoliteness resulting from ignorance
From this reading Sir LUCIUS Faith! that same interruption in affairs of this nature shows very great ill-breeding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir LUCIUS Faith! that same interruption in affairs of this nature shows very great ill-breeding.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading We shall scarcely be interrupted.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Sir LUCIUS Faith! that same interruption in affairs of this nature shows very great ill-breeding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
it's
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From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
King's-Mead-Fields
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From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
LUCIUS
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From this reading Sir LUCIUS Faith! that same interruption in affairs of this nature shows very great ill-breeding.
engage in
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
come together
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Sir LUCIUS Faith! that same interruption in affairs of this nature shows very great ill-breeding.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir LUCIUS Faith! that same interruption in affairs of this nature shows very great ill-breeding.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
on one occasion
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
potherverb
make upset or troubled
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Sir LUCIUS Faith! that same interruption in affairs of this nature shows very great ill-breeding.
only a very short time before
From this reading We shall scarcely be interrupted.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall scarcely be interrupted.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Sir LUCIUS Faith! that same interruption in affairs of this nature shows very great ill-breeding.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
term of address for a man
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
the season of growth
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
carry out
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir LUCIUS Faith! that same interruption in affairs of this nature shows very great ill-breeding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
in or at that place or location
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
a special situation
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
precisely as stated
From this reading Sir LUCIUS Faith! that same interruption in affairs of this nature shows very great ill-breeding.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall scarcely be interrupted.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
what's
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From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading I don't know what's the reason, but in England if a thing of this kind gets wind, people make such a pother, that a gentleman can never fight in peace and quietness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ABSOLUTE Well, sir, since you are so bent on it, the sooner the better; let it be this evening--here, by the Spring Gardens.
you'd
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From this reading However, if it's the same to you, captain, I should take it as a particular kindness if you'd let us meet in King's-Mead-Fields, as a little business will call me there about six o'clock, and I may despatch both matters at once.
