used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading To those who have led that life how full of associations is busy Fleet Street!
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
barristersnounUS /ˈbærɪstərz/
plural of “barrister” — a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading To those who have led that life how full of associations is busy Fleet Street!
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Indeed, those were pleasant days.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading To those who have led that life how full of associations is busy Fleet Street!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading To those who have led that life how full of associations is busy Fleet Street!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To those who have led that life how full of associations is busy Fleet Street!
How
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From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, those were pleasant days.
InnsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
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 To those who have led that life how full of associations is busy Fleet Street!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
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 How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
the force of workers available
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO RUIN.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
others
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From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Indeed, those were pleasant days.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO RUIN.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO RUIN.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading To those who have led that life how full of associations is busy Fleet Street!
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO RUIN.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Indeed, those were pleasant days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO RUIN.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading It is not so much the custom now as formerly for unmarried men, barristers and others, to reside in the Temple and the other ancient Inns of Court.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, those were pleasant days.
which person or people
From this reading To those who have led that life how full of associations is busy Fleet Street!
in the company of; together with
From this reading How many of us look back with a sigh of regret to that old jovial free bachelor life in the snug chambers!
