used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bottle, we say, was before him, and with a smile of triumph and satisfaction on his face, he arose and rang the bell.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The bottle, we say, was before him, and with a smile of triumph and satisfaction on his face, he arose and rang the bell.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading In a few minutes a liveried servant attended it.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The bottle, we say, was before him, and with a smile of triumph and satisfaction on his face, he arose and rang the bell.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading “Carson, send O'Donnel here.”
without stop or interruption
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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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drinkernounUS /ˈdrɪŋkər/
a person who drinks liquids
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
EstablishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The bottle, we say, was before him, and with a smile of triumph and satisfaction on his face, he arose and rang the bell.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few minutes a liveried servant attended it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
a man of refinement
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bottle, we say, was before him, and with a smile of triumph and satisfaction on his face, he arose and rang the bell.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Carson, send O'Donnel here.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In a few minutes a liveried servant attended it.
a room where books are kept
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
liveriedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvrid/
wearing livery
From this reading In a few minutes a liveried servant attended it.
MadeiranounUS /məˈdɪrə/
a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In a few minutes a liveried servant attended it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
O'Donnel
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From this reading “Carson, send O'Donnel here.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The bottle, we say, was before him, and with a smile of triumph and satisfaction on his face, he arose and rang the bell.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The bottle, we say, was before him, and with a smile of triumph and satisfaction on his face, he arose and rang the bell.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
Reilly
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Reilly's
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United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The bottle, we say, was before him, and with a smile of triumph and satisfaction on his face, he arose and rang the bell.
express in words
From this reading The bottle, we say, was before him, and with a smile of triumph and satisfaction on his face, he arose and rang the bell.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “Carson, send O'Donnel here.”
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading In a few minutes a liveried servant attended it.
term of address for a man
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The bottle, we say, was before him, and with a smile of triumph and satisfaction on his face, he arose and rang the bell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The bottle, we say, was before him, and with a smile of triumph and satisfaction on his face, he arose and rang the bell.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bottle, we say, was before him, and with a smile of triumph and satisfaction on his face, he arose and rang the bell.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
in or at the place that
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
Whitecraft
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From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading We now beg our readers to accompany us to the library of Sir Robert Whitecraft, where that worthy gentleman sits, with a bottle of Madeira before him; for Sir Robert, in addition to his many other good qualities, possessed that of being a private drinker.
