Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

(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 Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

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

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL SUIT.

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

From this reading But he had often to turn away dejected and sorrowful.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

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

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

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

From this reading But he had often to turn away dejected and sorrowful.

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

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

brought into existence

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

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From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had often to turn away dejected and sorrowful.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

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From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

affected or marked by low spirits

From this reading But he had often to turn away dejected and sorrowful.

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

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

not up to expectations

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

having made preparations

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

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

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

usually; as a rule

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

a woman of refinement

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

a young female

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

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

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

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

From this reading But he had often to turn away dejected and sorrowful.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

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From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

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

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

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

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

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

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

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

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

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

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

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

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

possessive form of “lambert” — a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

go away from a place

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

the middle of the day

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

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

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

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

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

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

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

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

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

something you have to do

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But he had often to turn away dejected and sorrowful.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

on one occasion

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

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

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading But he had often to turn away dejected and sorrowful.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

make square

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL SUIT.

a man who courts a woman

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

carry out

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

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

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

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

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

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

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

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

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

interact in a certain way

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading But he had often to turn away dejected and sorrowful.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL SUIT.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

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

From this reading Never once in all the months that Bryda had spent under Mr Lambert's roof had Jack Henderson failed to appear at the door of the house in Dowry Square on Sunday afternoons to inquire if Miss Palmer was disposed for a walk.

which person or people

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading But Jack had worse misgivings than could be caused by Mrs Lambert's disappointing him of his Sunday treat--looked forward to with hungry eagerness from Monday morning to Saturday night--he heard from Chatterton that the suitor whom he had seen in Dowry Square in the autumn was frequently known to be hanging about the place, that he visited Mr Lambert's office, that he had been invited more than once to the midday dinner, and that he had on these occasions made himself generally agreeable.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Sometimes Bryda could not leave Mrs Lambert, sometimes she had promised to take a dish of tea with one or other of the friends of the old lady who frequented her parlour, and praised the girl, who was, as they said, so notable and obliging, and who was really quite the young gentlewoman though country bred and born in a farmhouse.