used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He, too, had been a minor, and had inherited an estate capable of supporting the becoming dignity of an ancient family.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading He, too, had been a minor, and had inherited an estate capable of supporting the becoming dignity of an ancient family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He, too, had been a minor, and had inherited an estate capable of supporting the becoming dignity of an ancient family.
Antinous
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From this reading In appearance he was an Antinous.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In appearance he was an Antinous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading He, too, had been a minor, and had inherited an estate capable of supporting the becoming dignity of an ancient family.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
lacking funds
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He, too, had been a minor, and had inherited an estate capable of supporting the becoming dignity of an ancient family.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He, too, had been a minor, and had inherited an estate capable of supporting the becoming dignity of an ancient family.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
effeminateadjectiveUS /iˈfemɪnət/
having unsuitable feminine qualities
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading He, too, had been a minor, and had inherited an estate capable of supporting the becoming dignity of an ancient family.
Eton
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From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
a social unit living together
From this reading He, too, had been a minor, and had inherited an estate capable of supporting the becoming dignity of an ancient family.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
GRAFTON
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From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In appearance he was an Antinous.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading He, too, had been a minor, and had inherited an estate capable of supporting the becoming dignity of an ancient family.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
LUCIUS
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From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In mind he was a roué.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading He, too, had been a minor, and had inherited an estate capable of supporting the becoming dignity of an ancient family.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
ReprobateverbUS /ˈreprɔːbeɪt/
reject (documents) as invalid
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
roué
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From this reading In mind he was a roué.
term of address for a man
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
St
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From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading He, too, had been a minor, and had inherited an estate capable of supporting the becoming dignity of an ancient family.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He, too, had been a minor, and had inherited an estate capable of supporting the becoming dignity of an ancient family.
voluptuousnessnoun
the quality of being attractive and exciting (especially sexually exciting)
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was, however, an expression of firmness, almost of ferocity, about his mouth, which quite prevented his countenance from being effeminate, and broke the dreamy voluptuousness of the rest of his features.
a late time of life
From this reading _A Noble Reprobate_ SIR LUCIUS GRAFTON was five or six years older than the Duke of St. James, although he had been his contemporary at Eton.
