used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading _Harry._ Be quiet--that's my confederate.
Eh
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From this reading _Rover._ Eh!
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _Harry._ He's to personate the father, Sir George.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading _Harry._ He's to personate the father, Sir George.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
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 He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
He's
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From this reading _Harry._ He's to personate the father, Sir George.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
I'm
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From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Harry._ Be quiet--that's my confederate.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
personateverb
pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions
From this reading _Harry._ He's to personate the father, Sir George.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading _Harry._ Be quiet--that's my confederate.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
she's
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From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
term of address for a man
From this reading _Harry._ He's to personate the father, Sir George.
a person, without saying who
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
that's
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From this reading _Harry._ Be quiet--that's my confederate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Harry._ He's to personate the father, Sir George.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading He started the scheme, having heard that a union was intended, and Sir George not immediately expected--our plan is, if I can, before his arrival, flourish myself into the lady's good graces, and whip her up, as she's an heiress.
Zounds
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From this reading _Rover._ Somebody called Harry--Zounds! "if the real Simon Pure" should be arrived, I'm in a fine way!
