Chapter IX

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

From this reading A reconciliation is seldom effected without some price being paid for it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On reflection, he cannot quite explain to himself how the arrangement has come about.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

(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 The proposal certainly did not originate with him, and still less with the two ladies so strangely shy of all society.

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

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading On reflection, he cannot quite explain to himself how the arrangement has come about.

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

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A reconciliation is seldom effected without some price being paid for it.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

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From this reading On reflection, he cannot quite explain to himself how the arrangement has come about.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The proposal certainly did not originate with him, and still less with the two ladies so strangely shy of all society.

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From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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

From this reading On reflection, he cannot quite explain to himself how the arrangement has come about.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The proposal certainly did not originate with him, and still less with the two ladies so strangely shy of all society.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading A reconciliation is seldom effected without some price being paid for it.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading On reflection, he cannot quite explain to himself how the arrangement has come about.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A reconciliation is seldom effected without some price being paid for it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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

From this reading The proposal certainly did not originate with him, and still less with the two ladies so strangely shy of all society.

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

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

a university degree with honors

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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From this reading On reflection, he cannot quite explain to himself how the arrangement has come about.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

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

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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

From this reading A reconciliation is seldom effected without some price being paid for it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A reconciliation is seldom effected without some price being paid for it.

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From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

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

From this reading The proposal certainly did not originate with him, and still less with the two ladies so strangely shy of all society.

set down according to a plan

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The proposal certainly did not originate with him, and still less with the two ladies so strangely shy of all society.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

relating to or constituting the middle value of an ordered set of values (or the average of the middle two in a set with an even number of values)

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

not any; not one

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

and nothing more

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The proposal certainly did not originate with him, and still less with the two ladies so strangely shy of all society.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading A reconciliation is seldom effected without some price being paid for it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading A reconciliation is seldom effected without some price being paid for it.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading The proposal certainly did not originate with him, and still less with the two ladies so strangely shy of all society.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading On reflection, he cannot quite explain to himself how the arrangement has come about.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading A reconciliation is seldom effected without some price being paid for it.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading On reflection, he cannot quite explain to himself how the arrangement has come about.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

not often

From this reading A reconciliation is seldom effected without some price being paid for it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading The proposal certainly did not originate with him, and still less with the two ladies so strangely shy of all society.

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

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The proposal certainly did not originate with him, and still less with the two ladies so strangely shy of all society.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A reconciliation is seldom effected without some price being paid for it.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

not in physical motion

From this reading The proposal certainly did not originate with him, and still less with the two ladies so strangely shy of all society.

in a strange manner

From this reading The proposal certainly did not originate with him, and still less with the two ladies so strangely shy of all society.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

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

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

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

From this reading The proposal certainly did not originate with him, and still less with the two ladies so strangely shy of all society.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jim's with Elizabeth, if it can be called such, is bought at the cost of a small sacrifice of principle on his part.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A reconciliation is seldom effected without some price being paid for it.

but in spite of that

From this reading No later than this morning he had laid it down as a Median rule that he should avoid opportunities of finding himself in Miss Le Marchant's company; and yet, not only has he spent the major part of the afternoon in her society, but, as he walks away from her door, he finds that he has engaged himself to help Byng, on no distant day, in doing the honours of the Certosa Monastery to her and her mother.