used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Mr. Morley brought the news, adding that folks said his Majesty was courting the Dissenters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I wonder if my mistress gave another seven shillings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
Baxter
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From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Morley brought the news, adding that folks said his Majesty was courting the Dissenters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I can but tell you what is in men's mouths," said Mr. Morley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can but tell you what is in men's mouths," said Mr. Morley.
courtingnounUS /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading Mr. Morley brought the news, adding that folks said his Majesty was courting the Dissenters.
DissentersnounUS /dɪˈsentərz/
plural of “dissenter” — a person who dissents from some established policy
From this reading Mr. Morley brought the news, adding that folks said his Majesty was courting the Dissenters.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
your parents
From this reading Mr. Morley brought the news, adding that folks said his Majesty was courting the Dissenters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I wonder if my mistress gave another seven shillings.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I wonder if my mistress gave another seven shillings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I can but tell you what is in men's mouths," said Mr. Morley.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Mr. Morley brought the news, adding that folks said his Majesty was courting the Dissenters.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading "I can but tell you what is in men's mouths," said Mr. Morley.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading I wonder if my mistress gave another seven shillings.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading Mr. Morley brought the news, adding that folks said his Majesty was courting the Dissenters.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "I can but tell you what is in men's mouths," said Mr. Morley.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I wonder if my mistress gave another seven shillings.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Morley brought the news, adding that folks said his Majesty was courting the Dissenters.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading I wonder if my mistress gave another seven shillings.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I wonder if my mistress gave another seven shillings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
express in words
From this reading "I can but tell you what is in men's mouths," said Mr. Morley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Morley brought the news, adding that folks said his Majesty was courting the Dissenters.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
to-day
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From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I heard a bit of good news to-day; namely, that Mr. Baxter is released from prison on payment of his fine, which it seems was raised by his friends.
which person or people
From this reading "And what is that for?" asked my uncle, who, I believe, thinks of Dissenters as of some troublesome kind of weeds or animals.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder if my mistress gave another seven shillings.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can but tell you what is in men's mouths," said Mr. Morley.
