used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONVERSATION.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The two farmers being seated at their little table, each in a handsome old-fashioned great chair, Bragwell began:
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The two farmers being seated at their little table, each in a handsome old-fashioned great chair, Bragwell began:
boastingnounUS /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
Bragwell
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From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The two farmers being seated at their little table, each in a handsome old-fashioned great chair, Bragwell began:
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A CONVERSATION.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two farmers being seated at their little table, each in a handsome old-fashioned great chair, Bragwell began:
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The two farmers being seated at their little table, each in a handsome old-fashioned great chair, Bragwell began:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The two farmers being seated at their little table, each in a handsome old-fashioned great chair, Bragwell began:
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The two farmers being seated at their little table, each in a handsome old-fashioned great chair, Bragwell began:
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two farmers being seated at their little table, each in a handsome old-fashioned great chair, Bragwell began:
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two farmers being seated at their little table, each in a handsome old-fashioned great chair, Bragwell began:
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The two farmers being seated at their little table, each in a handsome old-fashioned great chair, Bragwell began:
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The two farmers being seated at their little table, each in a handsome old-fashioned great chair, Bragwell began:
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
be seated
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
express in speech
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The two farmers being seated at their little table, each in a handsome old-fashioned great chair, Bragwell began:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two farmers being seated at their little table, each in a handsome old-fashioned great chair, Bragwell began:
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two farmers being seated at their little table, each in a handsome old-fashioned great chair, Bragwell began:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "It is a great comfort, neighbor Worthy, at a certain time of life to be got above the world: my notion is, that a man should labor hard the first part of his days, that he may then sit down and enjoy himself the remainder.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Soon after supper Mrs. Worthy left the room with her daughters, at her husband's desire; for it was his intention to speak more plainly to Bragwell than was likely to be agreeable to him to hear before others.
but in spite of that
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, though I hate boasting, yet as you are my oldest friend, I am about to open my heart to you.
