used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
(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 But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Not altogether displeased with his recent conduct, his self-complacency assisted his convalescence.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
Annesley
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From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Not altogether displeased with his recent conduct, his self-complacency assisted his convalescence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Three Graces_ AT TWICKENHAM the young Duke recovered rapidly.
the act of breaking something
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Not altogether displeased with his recent conduct, his self-complacency assisted his convalescence.
contritionnounUS /kənˈtrɪʃən/
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading Not altogether displeased with his recent conduct, his self-complacency assisted his convalescence.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Sir Lucius Grafton visited him daily.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading Not altogether displeased with his recent conduct, his self-complacency assisted his convalescence.
ditnoun
the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading _Three Graces_ AT TWICKENHAM the young Duke recovered rapidly.
at any time
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
GracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading _Three Graces_ AT TWICKENHAM the young Duke recovered rapidly.
Grafton
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From this reading Sir Lucius Grafton visited him daily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Lucius Grafton visited him daily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not altogether displeased with his recent conduct, his self-complacency assisted his convalescence.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
immediately past
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
Lucius
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From this reading Sir Lucius Grafton visited him daily.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
motnoun
a clever remark
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not altogether displeased with his recent conduct, his self-complacency assisted his convalescence.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
PavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
with speed
From this reading _Three Graces_ AT TWICKENHAM the young Duke recovered rapidly.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Not altogether displeased with his recent conduct, his self-complacency assisted his convalescence.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading _Three Graces_ AT TWICKENHAM the young Duke recovered rapidly.
RegularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
self-complacencynoun
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading Not altogether displeased with his recent conduct, his self-complacency assisted his convalescence.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Lucius Grafton visited him daily.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
Squibnoun
firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Three Graces_ AT TWICKENHAM the young Duke recovered rapidly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Three Graces_ AT TWICKENHAM the young Duke recovered rapidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
TWICKENHAM
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From this reading _Three Graces_ AT TWICKENHAM the young Duke recovered rapidly.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Sir Lucius Grafton visited him daily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
White'snounUS /waɪts/
possessive form of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Regularly, about four or five o’clock, he galloped down to the Pavilion with the last _on dit_: some gay message from White’s, a _mot_ of Lord Squib, or a trait of Charles Annesley.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not altogether displeased with his recent conduct, his self-complacency assisted his convalescence.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But while he studied to amuse the wearisome hours of his imprisoned friend, in the midst of all his gaiety an interesting contrition was ever breaking forth, not so much by words as looks.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Three Graces_ AT TWICKENHAM the young Duke recovered rapidly.
