used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The engagement created not a little stir, and many and various were the comments.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The engagement created not a little stir, and many and various were the comments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
bachelorhoodnoun
the time of a man's life prior to marriage
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The engagement created not a little stir, and many and various were the comments.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The engagement created not a little stir, and many and various were the comments.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
edificationnounUS /ˌedəfəˈkeɪʃən/
uplifting enlightenment
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
Emma
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From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The engagement created not a little stir, and many and various were the comments.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Jane still protested that Emma was a fool to have refused a title.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It is said that when this was reported to Mr. Howard, he vowed he would have imperilled it still further for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is said that when this was reported to Mr. Howard, he vowed he would have imperilled it still further for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
the state of being honored
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading It is said that when this was reported to Mr. Howard, he vowed he would have imperilled it still further for him.
imperilled
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From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that when this was reported to Mr. Howard, he vowed he would have imperilled it still further for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is said that when this was reported to Mr. Howard, he vowed he would have imperilled it still further for him.
Jane
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From this reading Jane still protested that Emma was a fool to have refused a title.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The engagement created not a little stir, and many and various were the comments.
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 The engagement created not a little stir, and many and various were the comments.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The engagement created not a little stir, and many and various were the comments.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Jane still protested that Emma was a fool to have refused a title.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Jane still protested that Emma was a fool to have refused a title.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading It is said that when this was reported to Mr. Howard, he vowed he would have imperilled it still further for him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that when this was reported to Mr. Howard, he vowed he would have imperilled it still further for him.
only a very short time before
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
in a serious manner
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is said that when this was reported to Mr. Howard, he vowed he would have imperilled it still further for him.
move an implement through
From this reading The engagement created not a little stir, and many and various were the comments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The engagement created not a little stir, and many and various were the comments.
thirsted
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From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is said that when this was reported to Mr. Howard, he vowed he would have imperilled it still further for him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Jane still protested that Emma was a fool to have refused a title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The engagement created not a little stir, and many and various were the comments.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading It is said that when this was reported to Mr. Howard, he vowed he would have imperilled it still further for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that when this was reported to Mr. Howard, he vowed he would have imperilled it still further for him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The engagement created not a little stir, and many and various were the comments.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Blake was rejoiced at the news, but it must be confessed that it would be scarcely prudent to record the observations of Charles, who thirsted for his uncle's blood for fully three days after.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
a late time of life
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Mr. Curtis composed a pretty speech, for the edification of his patients, to the effect that had he been some forty years younger, when he had had the honour of meeting with Miss Emma, his bachelorhood would have been seriously imperilled.
