used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A plain dinner, but good.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bullfinch declined to accept the responsibility of recommending the Temeraire, but on the whole was rather sanguine about it.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Bullfinch declined to accept the responsibility of recommending the Temeraire, but on the whole was rather sanguine about it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Certainly not like a Parisian dinner (here Bullfinch obviously became the prey of want of confidence), but of its kind very fair.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
Bullfinchnoun
United States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844)
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bullfinch declined to accept the responsibility of recommending the Temeraire, but on the whole was rather sanguine about it.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly not like a Parisian dinner (here Bullfinch obviously became the prey of want of confidence), but of its kind very fair.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Certainly not like a Parisian dinner (here Bullfinch obviously became the prey of want of confidence), but of its kind very fair.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Bullfinch declined to accept the responsibility of recommending the Temeraire, but on the whole was rather sanguine about it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He ‘seemed to remember,’ Bullfinch said, that he had dined well there.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A plain dinner, but good.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Certainly not like a Parisian dinner (here Bullfinch obviously became the prey of want of confidence), but of its kind very fair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A plain dinner, but good.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Certainly not like a Parisian dinner (here Bullfinch obviously became the prey of want of confidence), but of its kind very fair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
inasmuch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bullfinch declined to accept the responsibility of recommending the Temeraire, but on the whole was rather sanguine about it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Certainly not like a Parisian dinner (here Bullfinch obviously became the prey of want of confidence), but of its kind very fair.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Certainly not like a Parisian dinner (here Bullfinch obviously became the prey of want of confidence), but of its kind very fair.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Certainly not like a Parisian dinner (here Bullfinch obviously became the prey of want of confidence), but of its kind very fair.
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 I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Certainly not like a Parisian dinner (here Bullfinch obviously became the prey of want of confidence), but of its kind very fair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading Certainly not like a Parisian dinner (here Bullfinch obviously became the prey of want of confidence), but of its kind very fair.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A plain dinner, but good.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Certainly not like a Parisian dinner (here Bullfinch obviously became the prey of want of confidence), but of its kind very fair.
ratedverbUS /ˈreɪtɪd/
past form of “rate” — assign a rank or rating to
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
on the contrary
From this reading Bullfinch declined to accept the responsibility of recommending the Temeraire, but on the whole was rather sanguine about it.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
recommendingverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪŋ/
-ing form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Bullfinch declined to accept the responsibility of recommending the Temeraire, but on the whole was rather sanguine about it.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He ‘seemed to remember,’ Bullfinch said, that he had dined well there.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Bullfinch declined to accept the responsibility of recommending the Temeraire, but on the whole was rather sanguine about it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He ‘seemed to remember,’ Bullfinch said, that he had dined well there.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading Bullfinch declined to accept the responsibility of recommending the Temeraire, but on the whole was rather sanguine about it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He ‘seemed to remember,’ Bullfinch said, that he had dined well there.
Temeraire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He ‘seemed to remember,’ Bullfinch said, that he had dined well there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He ‘seemed to remember,’ Bullfinch said, that he had dined well there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bullfinch declined to accept the responsibility of recommending the Temeraire, but on the whole was rather sanguine about it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Certainly not like a Parisian dinner (here Bullfinch obviously became the prey of want of confidence), but of its kind very fair.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Certainly not like a Parisian dinner (here Bullfinch obviously became the prey of want of confidence), but of its kind very fair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bullfinch declined to accept the responsibility of recommending the Temeraire, but on the whole was rather sanguine about it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He ‘seemed to remember,’ Bullfinch said, that he had dined well there.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Bullfinch declined to accept the responsibility of recommending the Temeraire, but on the whole was rather sanguine about it.
a late time of life
From this reading I asked Bullfinch, did he recommend the Temeraire? inasmuch as I had not been rated on the books of the Temeraire for many years.
