used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
(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 In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The man was an old and indulged servant, and often took great liberties in these conferences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
Biberry
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From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
of short duration or distance
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
conferencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The man was an old and indulged servant, and often took great liberties in these conferences.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
Duennanoun
a woman chaperon
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
Dunscomb
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From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
e'enadverb
even
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
at any time
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
fellow-creatures
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From this reading In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The man was an old and indulged servant, and often took great liberties in these conferences.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
the act of retaining something
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading The man was an old and indulged servant, and often took great liberties in these conferences.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
immediately past
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
libertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading The man was an old and indulged servant, and often took great liberties in these conferences.
a room where books are kept
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man was an old and indulged servant, and often took great liberties in these conferences.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
McBrain's
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From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
not any; not one
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The man was an old and indulged servant, and often took great liberties in these conferences.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The man was an old and indulged servant, and often took great liberties in these conferences.
and nothing more
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
continue talking
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
reddestadjectiveUS /ˈredɪst/
superlative of “red” — of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The man was an old and indulged servant, and often took great liberties in these conferences.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The man was an old and indulged servant, and often took great liberties in these conferences.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The man was an old and indulged servant, and often took great liberties in these conferences.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
precisely as stated
From this reading In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Let her locks be the reddest that ever were seen, And her eyes may be e’en any colour but green; Be they light, gray, or black, their lustre and hue, I swear I’ve no choice, only let her have two.”
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Some orders had been given to the last, in relation to another trip to Biberry, whither the master and our lawyer were to proceed next day.
which person or people
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Duenna._ Two days after this, Dunscomb was in his library, late at night, holding a brief discourse with McBrain’s coachman, who has been already introduced to the reader.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In this respect the Americans of his class differ very little from the rest of their fellow-creatures, notwithstanding all that has been said and written to the contrary.
