used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
speak to
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
terminate
From this reading If I knew who he was I would break his sconce for him, were he Rochester himself.
cannot
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From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
Cheapside
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From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
citizen'snounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
possessive form of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
a female human offspring
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
Dave
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From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If I knew who he was I would break his sconce for him, were he Rochester himself.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If I knew who he was I would break his sconce for him, were he Rochester himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If I knew who he was I would break his sconce for him, were he Rochester himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I knew who he was I would break his sconce for him, were he Rochester himself.
impudentadjective
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If I knew who he was I would break his sconce for him, were he Rochester himself.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Know you who he was?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
Nellie
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From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
go across or through
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
RochesternounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading If I knew who he was I would break his sconce for him, were he Rochester himself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
sconcenounUS /skɑːns/
a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
From this reading If I knew who he was I would break his sconce for him, were he Rochester himself.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
St
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From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
vagabondsnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːndz/
plural of “vagabond” — anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
VILLAINnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I knew who he was I would break his sconce for him, were he Rochester himself.
at the time that
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
which person or people
From this reading If I knew who he was I would break his sconce for him, were he Rochester himself.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A pretty pass things have come to, when a citizen's daughter cannot walk home from St. Paul's without one of these impudent vagabonds of the Court venturing to address her!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If I knew who he was I would break his sconce for him, were he Rochester himself.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
but in spite of that
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading SAVED FROM A VILLAIN "I find that I have to give you thanks for yet another service, Cyril," Captain Dave said heartily, when they met the next morning.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Nellie tells me a young Court gallant had the insolence to try to address her yesterday in Cheapside, on her way back from St. Paul's, that you prevented his doing so, and that there was quite a scene in the street.
