used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He was alone, but not on that account unhappy.
AlaricnounUS /ˈælərɪk/
king of the Visigoths who captured Rome in 410 (370-410)
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour's quick driving would take them to the spot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
beveragenounUS /ˈbevərɪdʒ/
any liquid suitable for drinking
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
breakfast-table
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From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was alone, but not on that account unhappy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
CommissionersnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
dinner-time
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From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
doctoredverbUS /ˈdɑːktərd/
past form of “doctor” — alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Half an hour's quick driving would take them to the spot.
being one more than seven
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
Fidus
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From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour's quick driving would take them to the spot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour's quick driving would take them to the spot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
JANE
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From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
Manylodes
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From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
come together
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
the force of workers available
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
Neverbend
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From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was alone, but not on that account unhappy.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
pit-mouth
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From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Half an hour's quick driving would take them to the spot.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
precisely, exactly
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Half an hour's quick driving would take them to the spot.
having a supporting base
From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
carry out
From this reading Half an hour's quick driving would take them to the spot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Half an hour's quick driving would take them to the spot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
tipplenounUS /ˈtɪpəl/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Half an hour's quick driving would take them to the spot.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
TudornounUS /ˈtuːdər/
an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It had been arranged that certain denizens of the mine should meet the two Commissioners at the pit-mouth at eight o'clock, and it had been settled at dinner-time that breakfast should be on the table at seven, sharp.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading He was alone, but not on that account unhappy.
untrueadjectiveUS /ənˈtruː/
not according with the facts
From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
WHEALnoun
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
at the time that
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
which person or people
From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading WHEAL MARY JANE Mr. Manylodes was, at any rate, right in this, that that beverage, which men call bishop, is a doctored tipple; and Alaric Tudor, when he woke in the morning, owned the truth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Half an hour's quick driving would take them to the spot.
but in spite of that
From this reading At seven Mr. Fidus Neverbend, who had never yet been known to be untrue to an appointment by the fraction of a second, was standing over the breakfast-table alone.
