used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
(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 MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Here his assurance was such that it puzzled me out of action.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Indeed, more astonishing than his being here, was his manner and bearing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Master Dobson's, a natural remark of mine had beaten all his wits out of him.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Indeed, more astonishing than his being here, was his manner and bearing.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading At Master Dobson's, a natural remark of mine had beaten all his wits out of him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Indeed, more astonishing than his being here, was his manner and bearing.
BROCTON
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From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
Dobson'snounUS /ˈdɑːbsənz/
possessive form of “dobson” — large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait
From this reading At Master Dobson's, a natural remark of mine had beaten all his wits out of him.
ducklingnounUS /ˈdʌklɪŋ/
flesh of a young domestic duck
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At Master Dobson's, a natural remark of mine had beaten all his wits out of him.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At Master Dobson's, a natural remark of mine had beaten all his wits out of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
hour-old
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From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, more astonishing than his being here, was his manner and bearing.
ironicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪkəl/
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here his assurance was such that it puzzled me out of action.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
immediately past
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Indeed, more astonishing than his being here, was his manner and bearing.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading At Master Dobson's, a natural remark of mine had beaten all his wits out of him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At Master Dobson's, a natural remark of mine had beaten all his wits out of him.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Indeed, more astonishing than his being here, was his manner and bearing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading At Master Dobson's, a natural remark of mine had beaten all his wits out of him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At Master Dobson's, a natural remark of mine had beaten all his wits out of him.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
plumedadjective
having or covered with or abounding in plumes
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Here his assurance was such that it puzzled me out of action.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading At Master Dobson's, a natural remark of mine had beaten all his wits out of him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Here his assurance was such that it puzzled me out of action.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, more astonishing than his being here, was his manner and bearing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here his assurance was such that it puzzled me out of action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading MY LORD BROCTON I was as new to a life of action as an hour-old duckling is to water, and this ironical upset of all my plans left me helpless.
Waynflete
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From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The very last man whom I wanted to see Mistress Waynflete was here, his plumed hat sweeping to the floor, triumph on his handsome face and in his easy, languid tones.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading At Master Dobson's, a natural remark of mine had beaten all his wits out of him.
