used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
affiliatedadjectiveUS /əˈfɪlieɪtɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading He first of all arranged for the purchase of an entirely new rig-out from the affiliated store, also in possession of the landlord, and a bath.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He first of all arranged for the purchase of an entirely new rig-out from the affiliated store, also in possession of the landlord, and a bath.
in addition
From this reading He first of all arranged for the purchase of an entirely new rig-out from the affiliated store, also in possession of the landlord, and a bath.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He first of all arranged for the purchase of an entirely new rig-out from the affiliated store, also in possession of the landlord, and a bath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He first of all arranged for the purchase of an entirely new rig-out from the affiliated store, also in possession of the landlord, and a bath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading He first of all arranged for the purchase of an entirely new rig-out from the affiliated store, also in possession of the landlord, and a bath.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading However, the first few words led to immediate “class legislation.”
clothing in general
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He first of all arranged for the purchase of an entirely new rig-out from the affiliated store, also in possession of the landlord, and a bath.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading However, the first few words led to immediate “class legislation.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading However, the first few words led to immediate “class legislation.”
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He first of all arranged for the purchase of an entirely new rig-out from the affiliated store, also in possession of the landlord, and a bath.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
gentlemanlikeadjective
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
half-starved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He first of all arranged for the purchase of an entirely new rig-out from the affiliated store, also in possession of the landlord, and a bath.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
the state of being honored
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the first few words led to immediate “class legislation.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
of the present time and place
From this reading However, the first few words led to immediate “class legislation.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
inductedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌktɪd/
past form of “induct” — place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
inroadsnounUS /ˈɪnroʊdz/
plural of “inroad” — an encroachment or intrusion
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
landlordsnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrdz/
plural of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading However, the first few words led to immediate “class legislation.”
legislationnounUS /ˌledʒəˈsleɪʃən/
law enacted by a legislative body
From this reading However, the first few words led to immediate “class legislation.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
a particular point in time
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He first of all arranged for the purchase of an entirely new rig-out from the affiliated store, also in possession of the landlord, and a bath.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
a human being
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading He first of all arranged for the purchase of an entirely new rig-out from the affiliated store, also in possession of the landlord, and a bath.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
regardfuladjective
showing deference
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
rig-out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He first of all arranged for the purchase of an entirely new rig-out from the affiliated store, also in possession of the landlord, and a bath.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He first of all arranged for the purchase of an entirely new rig-out from the affiliated store, also in possession of the landlord, and a bath.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, the first few words led to immediate “class legislation.”
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So Jack was inducted into the front parlour, and invited to repair the inroads upon his outward man in a bedroom of comparative grandeur.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
which person or people
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
who's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The landlords of Australian inns, I may observe, are tolerably good judges of “who’s who,” and, to their honour, are more regardful of gentlemanlike bearing than of money and good clothes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I, the sport of Fortune.”—_Duke Charles of Orleans._ Jack, “ragged and tanned,” half-starved, and a “footman” (as a person not in possession of a horse is termed in Australian provincial circles), was not for the moment regarded with special favour by the landlord of the Royal Pioneer.
the words that are spoken
From this reading However, the first few words led to immediate “class legislation.”
