Chapter XXX

later than; following

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

anew

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

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

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

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

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

plural of “announcement” — a formal public statement

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

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

From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

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From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

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From this reading BLENKIRON’S NARRATIVE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

British chemist and physicist who established that water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen and who calculated the density of the earth (1731-1810)

From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

possessive form of “cox” — either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

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

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

made a feature or highlight; given prominence

From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

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

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

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

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

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

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

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

From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

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

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

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

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

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

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

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From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading BLENKIRON’S NARRATIVE.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

not any; not one

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

not one, and not any

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

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

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

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

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

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From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

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

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

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

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.

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

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

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

From this reading London was now almost full again, after its two months of social stagnation, for October was close at hand.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading And among the social receptions largely “featured” was one to be given by Mrs. Mervyn-Robertson at her house in Cavendish Place in the third week in October.

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

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

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

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Already announcements were appearing in the newspapers of balls and dances, receptions and dinner parties, and other forms of entertainment with which people with money to spend and no work to do endeavor to kill time.

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

From this reading Johnson and Mrs. Hartsilver were back in town, so were Captain Preston and Yootha Hagerston, and George Blenkiron was staying at Cox’s Hotel, but none of the five had been invited to Jessica’s reception.