used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
speak to
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading The lady, your fair companion, is wholly admirable.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading The stranger regarded it, however, with perfect calmness, not to say enjoyment.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The lady, your fair companion, is wholly admirable.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
DISTINCTIONnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading The stranger regarded it, however, with perfect calmness, not to say enjoyment.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The lady, your fair companion, is wholly admirable.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The stranger regarded it, however, with perfect calmness, not to say enjoyment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The stranger regarded it, however, with perfect calmness, not to say enjoyment.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady, your fair companion, is wholly admirable.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
engage in
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The stranger regarded it, however, with perfect calmness, not to say enjoyment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The stranger regarded it, however, with perfect calmness, not to say enjoyment.
a human being
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The stranger regarded it, however, with perfect calmness, not to say enjoyment.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
express in words
From this reading The stranger regarded it, however, with perfect calmness, not to say enjoyment.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
unusual or striking
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
term of address for a man
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The stranger regarded it, however, with perfect calmness, not to say enjoyment.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The stranger regarded it, however, with perfect calmness, not to say enjoyment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
nonexistent
From this reading A good carriage, a refined appearance, an excellent address, and a quite singular degree of assurance, there is but little wanting to your success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
(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 "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The lady, your fair companion, is wholly admirable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading WE MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PERSON OF DISTINCTION I was by now worked up to a pretty rage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "In your own particular branch of the profession, sir," says he, laughing, "I am the first to admit that you do remarkably well.
