Chapter XXV

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

From this reading A VISIT.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

(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 Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

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

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

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

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

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

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

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From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

the state of being certain

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

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

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

divisible by two

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

reflecting light

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

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

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

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

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

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

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

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

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

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

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

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

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

a particular point in time

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

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

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

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

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

not any; not one

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

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

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

characterized by extravagance and profusion

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

express in words

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

a person, without saying who

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

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

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

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

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

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

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

under normal conditions

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

precisely as stated

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A VISIT.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

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

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

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

From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.

a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

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

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

which person or people

From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.

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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

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

From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.