used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At night also many of them dropped in to have a chat, and crack a bottle of wine with the invalid.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Richly attired gentlemen of gallant appearance called during the day to inquire after his health and condition.
in addition
From this reading At night also many of them dropped in to have a chat, and crack a bottle of wine with the invalid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN WHICH CAPTAIN JACK MAKES AN UNEXPECTED CALL AT MIDNIGHT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Richly attired gentlemen of gallant appearance called during the day to inquire after his health and condition.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH CAPTAIN JACK MAKES AN UNEXPECTED CALL AT MIDNIGHT.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Richly attired gentlemen of gallant appearance called during the day to inquire after his health and condition.
BagpipesnounUS /ˈbæɡpaɪps/
plural of “bagpipe” — a tubular wind instrument; the player blows air into a bag and squeezes it out through the drone
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Masque balls, marriages, elopements, and the latest court scandal were the topics of conversation with Redgill and his friends.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading At night also many of them dropped in to have a chat, and crack a bottle of wine with the invalid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IN WHICH CAPTAIN JACK MAKES AN UNEXPECTED CALL AT MIDNIGHT.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Richly attired gentlemen of gallant appearance called during the day to inquire after his health and condition.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading IN WHICH CAPTAIN JACK MAKES AN UNEXPECTED CALL AT MIDNIGHT.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading At night also many of them dropped in to have a chat, and crack a bottle of wine with the invalid.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Richly attired gentlemen of gallant appearance called during the day to inquire after his health and condition.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Masque balls, marriages, elopements, and the latest court scandal were the topics of conversation with Redgill and his friends.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Masque balls, marriages, elopements, and the latest court scandal were the topics of conversation with Redgill and his friends.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading At night also many of them dropped in to have a chat, and crack a bottle of wine with the invalid.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Richly attired gentlemen of gallant appearance called during the day to inquire after his health and condition.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading At night also many of them dropped in to have a chat, and crack a bottle of wine with the invalid.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Richly attired gentlemen of gallant appearance called during the day to inquire after his health and condition.
elopements
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From this reading Masque balls, marriages, elopements, and the latest court scandal were the topics of conversation with Redgill and his friends.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Masque balls, marriages, elopements, and the latest court scandal were the topics of conversation with Redgill and his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Richly attired gentlemen of gallant appearance called during the day to inquire after his health and condition.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Richly attired gentlemen of gallant appearance called during the day to inquire after his health and condition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At night also many of them dropped in to have a chat, and crack a bottle of wine with the invalid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Richly attired gentlemen of gallant appearance called during the day to inquire after his health and condition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH CAPTAIN JACK MAKES AN UNEXPECTED CALL AT MIDNIGHT.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Richly attired gentlemen of gallant appearance called during the day to inquire after his health and condition.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading At night also many of them dropped in to have a chat, and crack a bottle of wine with the invalid.
a small worthless amount
From this reading IN WHICH CAPTAIN JACK MAKES AN UNEXPECTED CALL AT MIDNIGHT.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Masque balls, marriages, elopements, and the latest court scandal were the topics of conversation with Redgill and his friends.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading IN WHICH CAPTAIN JACK MAKES AN UNEXPECTED CALL AT MIDNIGHT.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading At night also many of them dropped in to have a chat, and crack a bottle of wine with the invalid.
marriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Masque balls, marriages, elopements, and the latest court scandal were the topics of conversation with Redgill and his friends.
Masquenoun
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
From this reading Masque balls, marriages, elopements, and the latest court scandal were the topics of conversation with Redgill and his friends.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading IN WHICH CAPTAIN JACK MAKES AN UNEXPECTED CALL AT MIDNIGHT.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At night also many of them dropped in to have a chat, and crack a bottle of wine with the invalid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Richly attired gentlemen of gallant appearance called during the day to inquire after his health and condition.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
Phillip
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
Redgill
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From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
RichlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Richly attired gentlemen of gallant appearance called during the day to inquire after his health and condition.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading Masque balls, marriages, elopements, and the latest court scandal were the topics of conversation with Redgill and his friends.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
confined on all sides
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At night also many of them dropped in to have a chat, and crack a bottle of wine with the invalid.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Masque balls, marriages, elopements, and the latest court scandal were the topics of conversation with Redgill and his friends.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading IN WHICH CAPTAIN JACK MAKES AN UNEXPECTED CALL AT MIDNIGHT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Masque balls, marriages, elopements, and the latest court scandal were the topics of conversation with Redgill and his friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH CAPTAIN JACK MAKES AN UNEXPECTED CALL AT MIDNIGHT.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading At night also many of them dropped in to have a chat, and crack a bottle of wine with the invalid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Phillip Redgill was by far too weak from his recent wound to keep his appointment with Captain Jack at the “Cat and Bagpipes” over the water, and therefore remained at home in his own snug apartments, surrounded as he was by every luxury and convenience.
