used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
(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 I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
react verbally
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
bellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
blue-devilled
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From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
pleasing or delighting
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
ci-devant
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From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
Cobham
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From this reading It was from Stapylton, and ran thus:-- “Cobham Hall, Tuesday morning.
ConnounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
Conyers
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From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
country-house
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From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
dearly loved
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
discrétion
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From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
doctoredverbUS /ˈdɑːktərd/
past form of “doctor” — alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
domesticatedadjectiveUS /dəˈmestəkeɪtəd/
converted or adapted to domestic use
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was from Stapylton, and ran thus:-- “Cobham Hall, Tuesday morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was from Stapylton, and ran thus:-- “Cobham Hall, Tuesday morning.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was from Stapylton, and ran thus:-- “Cobham Hall, Tuesday morning.
set down according to a plan
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
in the recent past
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
a person who carries a message
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
a brief written record
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
a human being
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was from Stapylton, and ran thus:-- “Cobham Hall, Tuesday morning.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
silkyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlki/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
Stapylton
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From this reading It was from Stapylton, and ran thus:-- “Cobham Hall, Tuesday morning.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
swervedverbUS /swɜːrvd/
past form of “swerve” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was from Stapylton, and ran thus:-- “Cobham Hall, Tuesday morning.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
tressesnounUS /ˈtresɪz/
plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading It was from Stapylton, and ran thus:-- “Cobham Hall, Tuesday morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I am here domesticated at a charming country-house, the host an old Admiral, the hostess a _ci-devant_ belle of London,--in times not very recent,--and more lately what is called in newspapers 'one of the ornaments of the Irish Court.'
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
the day immediately before today
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
but in spite of that
From this reading While Conyers was yet in bed the following morning, a messenger arrived at the house with a note for him, and waited for the answer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I strained my shoulder yesterday hunting,--my horse swerved against a tree,--or I should ascertain all the particulars of your disaster in person; so there is nothing left for it but a note.
à
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From this reading “Dear Con.,--The world here--and part of it is a very pretty world, with silky tresses and trim ankles--has declared that you have had some sort of slight accident, and are laid up at a miserable wayside inn, to be blue-devilled and doctored _à discrétion_.
