used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
BartlettnounUS /ˈbɑːrtlɪt/
United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Well then, said Charles, I will gratify my own inclination: and immediately we joined the breakfast table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
dainties
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From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
dearly loved
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
wanted intensely
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
Dr
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From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
set up or found
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading Well then, said Charles, I will gratify my own inclination: and immediately we joined the breakfast table.
guineasnounUS /ˈɡɪniz/
plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Well then, said Charles, I will gratify my own inclination: and immediately we joined the breakfast table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Well then, said Charles, I will gratify my own inclination: and immediately we joined the breakfast table.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
a particular point in time
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Well then, said Charles, I will gratify my own inclination: and immediately we joined the breakfast table.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
sweetmeats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Well then, said Charles, I will gratify my own inclination: and immediately we joined the breakfast table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His father came into his room before he had finished his prayers, I was in the next room; I had said mine, and waited for him to go with him to Dr. Bartlett.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well then, said Charles, I will gratify my own inclination: and immediately we joined the breakfast table.
at the time that
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
which person or people
From this reading He rose hastily when his father entered, who laid a paper on the table, and desired him to conclude the sacred duty he was employed in, before he paid any respect to his earthly father;—and saying so, he left the chamber.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will wonder, my dear mother, at Charles; he did not buy books with the money—but you shall hear all about it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When Charles joined me he opened the paper, and found four guineas—he paused a moment.—William, said he, I wish to have your opinion, we have in our neighbourhood but few young people, we must have a dance, we all love dancing, and we may be merry, without spending money in sweetmeats and unnecessary dainties.
