Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

(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 Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

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

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

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

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading That brilliant society, which has now become a matter of tradition, was then in its zenith.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading That brilliant society, which has now become a matter of tradition, was then in its zenith.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

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From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

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

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

set up or found

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

past form of “further” — promote the growth of

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

the act of departing

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

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

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

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

From this reading That brilliant society, which has now become a matter of tradition, was then in its zenith.

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

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

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

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That brilliant society, which has now become a matter of tradition, was then in its zenith.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

go away from a place

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

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 Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading That brilliant society, which has now become a matter of tradition, was then in its zenith.

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

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

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

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading That brilliant society, which has now become a matter of tradition, was then in its zenith.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading That brilliant society, which has now become a matter of tradition, was then in its zenith.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

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

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That brilliant society, which has now become a matter of tradition, was then in its zenith.

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

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading That brilliant society, which has now become a matter of tradition, was then in its zenith.

a special situation

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

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

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

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

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading That brilliant society, which has now become a matter of tradition, was then in its zenith.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

up to a particular time

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

the act of using

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

precisely as stated

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

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

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Not only in money, but by personal influence, which, now that he tried to use it, he found was considerable, he furthered, in many ways, the interests of Mr. Menteith's sons.

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

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

in or at the place that

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

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

From this reading That brilliant society, which has now become a matter of tradition, was then in its zenith.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The earl reached Edinburg in the beginning of winter, and in those days an Edinburg winter was a very gay season.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Those renowned support-parties, where great wits, learned philosophers, and clever and beautiful women met together, a most enjoyable company, were going on almost every night, and drawing into their various small circles every thing that was most attractive in the larger circle outside.

but in spite of that

From this reading Lord Cairnforth was a long time before he suffered himself to be drawn in likewise; but the business which detained him in Edinburg grew more and more tedious; he found difficulties arise on every hand, and yet he was determined not to leave until he had done all he wanted to do.

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading That brilliant society, which has now become a matter of tradition, was then in its zenith.