Chapter IX

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

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

a cheerful and agreeable mood

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

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

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

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

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

any thing at all

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

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

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

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From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

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From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

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From this reading BURGO'S VIGIL.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

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

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

clothing in general

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

the person who leads a musical group

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

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

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

put on clothes

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

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From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

divisible by two

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

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

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

physically weak

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

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

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

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

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

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

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

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

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

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

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

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

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

not easy to believe

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

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

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

conformity or harmony

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

immediately past

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

a particular point in time

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

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

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

not any; not one

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

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

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

on one occasion

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

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From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

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

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

a human being

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

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

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

four performers or singers who perform together

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

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

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

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

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

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

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

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From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

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From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.

a period of sleeplessness

From this reading BURGO'S VIGIL.

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

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His appetite was of the poorest, and it was evidently more by way of keeping the others company than for anything he partook of himself that he sat down at table.

widely or fully known

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

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

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

which person or people

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Greatly to the relief of Burgo, who began to fear that he might be condemned, later in the evening, to a _tête-à-tête_ with Lady Clinton (who, not improbably, was beset by a similar fear), the party was made up at the last moment to a quartette in the person of Signora Dusanti, the widow of a well-known musical conductor.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The signora, who herself was no mean musician, and had been a popular teacher before her marriage, was now a middle-aged, plain-featured woman, but with an expression of amiability and good sense which at once impressed Mr. Brabazon in her favour.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Sir Everard, leaning on Vallance's arm, came down to dinner in due course, looking, Burgo thought, even more frail and feeble in his dress clothes than in the morning suit he had worn earlier in the day.