used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _‘Love is Like a Dizziness.’_ MR.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
in addition
From this reading Miss Dacre also could not be found.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No information could be obtained of them from any quarter.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Miss Dacre also could not be found.
DACRE
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From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
DizzinessnounUS /ˈdɪzinəs/
a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
From this reading _‘Love is Like a Dizziness.’_ MR.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
set up or found
From this reading Miss Dacre also could not be found.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No information could be obtained of them from any quarter.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was nearly seven o’clock, the hour of dinner.
a message received and understood
From this reading No information could be obtained of them from any quarter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _‘Love is Like a Dizziness.’_ MR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly seven o’clock, the hour of dinner.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _‘Love is Like a Dizziness.’_ MR.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _‘Love is Like a Dizziness.’_ MR.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Dacre also could not be found.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _‘Love is Like a Dizziness.’_ MR.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly seven o’clock, the hour of dinner.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
not any; not one
From this reading No information could be obtained of them from any quarter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Dacre also could not be found.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was nearly seven o’clock, the hour of dinner.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading No information could be obtained of them from any quarter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No information could be obtained of them from any quarter.
one of four equal parts
From this reading No information could be obtained of them from any quarter.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was nearly seven o’clock, the hour of dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No information could be obtained of them from any quarter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nearly seven o’clock, the hour of dinner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DACRE returned home with an excellent appetite, and almost as keen a desire to renew his conversation with his guest; but dinner and the Duke were neither to be commanded.
