Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

(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 More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

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From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.

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From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

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From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

third-person singular of “emphasize” — to stress, single out as important

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

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From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

a room where books are kept

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

a midday meal

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

engage in

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.

push for something

From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

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From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A few new people have come by the brake, and make their appearance at luncheon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

create by training and teaching

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

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From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

precisely as stated

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading More come by the five-o'clock train, and are visible at six-o'clock tea, which is always to be had in the library any time before seven: dinner at all the Usk houses is always at nine.

which person or people

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

belonging to which person

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Brandolin's doctrines do not prevail with any of his acquaintances, although he, unlike most professors, emphasizes them by example.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among the people who come by the latter train are the famous Mr. Wootton, a man very famous at London dinner-parties, and Lady Gundrede Vansittart, whose dinners are the best in London.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Where would those two people be if you brought the pulse and the rice you recommend into fashion?" says their host to Brandolin.