used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Report said that Mr. Linton was afraid of his cook, for that good lady had a hot temper, and feared no man.
in addition
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EVENING AT THE VICARAGE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Many were the battles between her and the vicar, but being a perfect mistress of the culinary art, she invariably came off victor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN EVENING AT THE VICARAGE.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Many were the battles between her and the vicar, but being a perfect mistress of the culinary art, she invariably came off victor.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Many were the battles between her and the vicar, but being a perfect mistress of the culinary art, she invariably came off victor.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Many were the battles between her and the vicar, but being a perfect mistress of the culinary art, she invariably came off victor.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Many were the battles between her and the vicar, but being a perfect mistress of the culinary art, she invariably came off victor.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
give encouragement to
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
culinaryadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːlɪneri/
of or relating to or used in cooking
From this reading Many were the battles between her and the vicar, but being a perfect mistress of the culinary art, she invariably came off victor.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN EVENING AT THE VICARAGE.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Report said that Mr. Linton was afraid of his cook, for that good lady had a hot temper, and feared no man.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Report said that Mr. Linton was afraid of his cook, for that good lady had a hot temper, and feared no man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Many were the battles between her and the vicar, but being a perfect mistress of the culinary art, she invariably came off victor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Report said that Mr. Linton was afraid of his cook, for that good lady had a hot temper, and feared no man.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Many were the battles between her and the vicar, but being a perfect mistress of the culinary art, she invariably came off victor.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Report said that Mr. Linton was afraid of his cook, for that good lady had a hot temper, and feared no man.
Linton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Report said that Mr. Linton was afraid of his cook, for that good lady had a hot temper, and feared no man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
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 Many were the battles between her and the vicar, but being a perfect mistress of the culinary art, she invariably came off victor.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Many were the battles between her and the vicar, but being a perfect mistress of the culinary art, she invariably came off victor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Report said that Mr. Linton was afraid of his cook, for that good lady had a hot temper, and feared no man.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
not any; not one
From this reading Report said that Mr. Linton was afraid of his cook, for that good lady had a hot temper, and feared no man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Many were the battles between her and the vicar, but being a perfect mistress of the culinary art, she invariably came off victor.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Many were the battles between her and the vicar, but being a perfect mistress of the culinary art, she invariably came off victor.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Report said that Mr. Linton was afraid of his cook, for that good lady had a hot temper, and feared no man.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Report said that Mr. Linton was afraid of his cook, for that good lady had a hot temper, and feared no man.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many were the battles between her and the vicar, but being a perfect mistress of the culinary art, she invariably came off victor.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Report said that Mr. Linton was afraid of his cook, for that good lady had a hot temper, and feared no man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EVENING AT THE VICARAGE.
Thorston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
VICARAGEnoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading AN EVENING AT THE VICARAGE.
victornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Many were the battles between her and the vicar, but being a perfect mistress of the culinary art, she invariably came off victor.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE Vicar of Thorston was a severe man, a trifle narrow in his views, and imperious of temper; but he was also fond of good cheer and hospitality--virtues which cover a multitude of sins.
which person or people
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Those who sat at his table were sure of a capital dinner and an excellent glass of wine; for his cook and cellar were both undeniable.
