used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
affrontnounUS /əˈfrʌnt/
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
(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 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
Aye
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From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
see with attention
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading 'Nay, for God's sake, old one, what's the matter?' said Mr. Schnackenberger, laughing and sitting bolt upright in bed.
creditableadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəbəl/
worthy of often limited commendation
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
opinion or judgment
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Nay, for God's sake, old one, what's the matter?' said Mr. Schnackenberger, laughing and sitting bolt upright in bed.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading 'Nay, for God's sake, old one, what's the matter?' said Mr. Schnackenberger, laughing and sitting bolt upright in bed.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
half-past
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From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH UNFORTUNATE LOVE MEDITATES REVENGE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
it's
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From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading 'Nay, for God's sake, old one, what's the matter?' said Mr. Schnackenberger, laughing and sitting bolt upright in bed.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading IN WHICH UNFORTUNATE LOVE MEDITATES REVENGE.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading 'Nay, for God's sake, old one, what's the matter?' said Mr. Schnackenberger, laughing and sitting bolt upright in bed.
MEDITATES
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From this reading IN WHICH UNFORTUNATE LOVE MEDITATES REVENGE.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
an old word for “no”
From this reading 'Nay, for God's sake, old one, what's the matter?' said Mr. Schnackenberger, laughing and sitting bolt upright in bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 'Nay, for God's sake, old one, what's the matter?' said Mr. Schnackenberger, laughing and sitting bolt upright in bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 'Nay, for God's sake, old one, what's the matter?' said Mr. Schnackenberger, laughing and sitting bolt upright in bed.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading IN WHICH UNFORTUNATE LOVE MEDITATES REVENGE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading 'Nay, for God's sake, old one, what's the matter?' said Mr. Schnackenberger, laughing and sitting bolt upright in bed.
Schnackenberger
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From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
term of address for a man
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
SowverbUS /saʊ/
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
unclosed
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From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading IN WHICH UNFORTUNATE LOVE MEDITATES REVENGE.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading 'Nay, for God's sake, old one, what's the matter?' said Mr. Schnackenberger, laughing and sitting bolt upright in bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At half-past ten on the following morning, at which time Mr. Schnackenberger first unclosed his eyes, behold! at the foot of his bed was sitting my hostess of the Golden Sow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
what's
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From this reading 'Nay, for God's sake, old one, what's the matter?' said Mr. Schnackenberger, laughing and sitting bolt upright in bed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH UNFORTUNATE LOVE MEDITATES REVENGE.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Aye,' said she, 'I think it's time, Sir: and it's time, I think, to let you know what it is to affront a creditable body before all the world.'
