used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Talking to a pretty girl sat Sir Richard, about the middle of the table; directly opposite him was the Captain.
anew
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Talking to a pretty girl sat Sir Richard, about the middle of the table; directly opposite him was the Captain.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
Claremont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
without deviation
From this reading Talking to a pretty girl sat Sir Richard, about the middle of the table; directly opposite him was the Captain.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Frank, lately returned from the Mediterranean, sat a few seats from the Marchioness.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank, lately returned from the Mediterranean, sat a few seats from the Marchioness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frank, lately returned from the Mediterranean, sat a few seats from the Marchioness.
a young female
From this reading Talking to a pretty girl sat Sir Richard, about the middle of the table; directly opposite him was the Captain.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
highest in quality
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Talking to a pretty girl sat Sir Richard, about the middle of the table; directly opposite him was the Captain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
in the recent past
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
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 On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
MarchionessnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading Frank, lately returned from the Mediterranean, sat a few seats from the Marchioness.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Talking to a pretty girl sat Sir Richard, about the middle of the table; directly opposite him was the Captain.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Talking to a pretty girl sat Sir Richard, about the middle of the table; directly opposite him was the Captain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
go across or through
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Talking to a pretty girl sat Sir Richard, about the middle of the table; directly opposite him was the Captain.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Frank, lately returned from the Mediterranean, sat a few seats from the Marchioness.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Talking to a pretty girl sat Sir Richard, about the middle of the table; directly opposite him was the Captain.
precisely, exactly
From this reading On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
ruderadjectiveUS /ˈruːdər/
comparative of “rude” — socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
move hurridly
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Frank, lately returned from the Mediterranean, sat a few seats from the Marchioness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
term of address for a man
From this reading Talking to a pretty girl sat Sir Richard, about the middle of the table; directly opposite him was the Captain.
a male human offspring
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Talking to a pretty girl sat Sir Richard, about the middle of the table; directly opposite him was the Captain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading On the right of the Earl sat his bride elect in blushing loveliness, and down the long table we observe many old faces amongst a tribe of new.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
precisely as stated
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Talking to a pretty girl sat Sir Richard, about the middle of the table; directly opposite him was the Captain.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
in or at the place that
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the head of the table sat the Marchioness doing the honours of her brother's table with the greatest grace; she had but lately made the Marquis happy by the tribute of a son and heir to his titles.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
but in spite of that
From this reading "And ruder words will yet rush in To spread the breach that words begin."--_Moore._ We pass over the time spent at Claremont Castle, and again introduce our readers to the dining-room at the Towers, where a large party sat down to a very handsome repast.
