(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Lady Glencora returned to Matching and remained at home, while her husband was away, in company with the two Miss Pallisers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
Burgo
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From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Lady Glencora returned to Matching and remained at home, while her husband was away, in company with the two Miss Pallisers.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
Gatherum
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From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
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 When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
Glencora
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From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Lady Glencora returned to Matching and remained at home, while her husband was away, in company with the two Miss Pallisers.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Lady Glencora returned to Matching and remained at home, while her husband was away, in company with the two Miss Pallisers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Glencora returned to Matching and remained at home, while her husband was away, in company with the two Miss Pallisers.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
conformity or harmony
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
Magruin
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From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
MatchingadjectiveUS /ˈmætʃɪŋ/
being two identical
From this reading Lady Glencora returned to Matching and remained at home, while her husband was away, in company with the two Miss Pallisers.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Lady Glencora returned to Matching and remained at home, while her husband was away, in company with the two Miss Pallisers.
Monk'snounUS /mʌŋks/
possessive form of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
Monkshade
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From this reading Monkshade.
in motion
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
Palliser
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From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
Pallisers
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From this reading Lady Glencora returned to Matching and remained at home, while her husband was away, in company with the two Miss Pallisers.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Lady Glencora returned to Matching and remained at home, while her husband was away, in company with the two Miss Pallisers.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Lady Glencora returned to Matching and remained at home, while her husband was away, in company with the two Miss Pallisers.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Lady Glencora returned to Matching and remained at home, while her husband was away, in company with the two Miss Pallisers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
Vavasor
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From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went to Gatherum Castle, and let us hope that she enjoyed the magnificent Christmas hospitality of the Duke; but when the time came for moving on to Monkshade, she was indisposed, and Mr. Palliser went thither alone.
at the time that
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Lady Glencora returned to Matching and remained at home, while her husband was away, in company with the two Miss Pallisers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Glencora returned to Matching and remained at home, while her husband was away, in company with the two Miss Pallisers.
wrenchverbUS /rentʃ/
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading When the tidings reached Monkshade that Lady Glencora was not to be expected, Burgo Fitzgerald was already there, armed with such pecuniary assistance as George Vavasor had been able to wrench out of the hands of Mr. Magruin.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When the first of the new year came round Lady Glencora was not keeping her appointment at Lady Monk's house.
