Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

in the past

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

(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 This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

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

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

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

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

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From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

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

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

for the reason that

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

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From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

dearly loved

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

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From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

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From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

past form of “challenge” — take exception to

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

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From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

dearly loved

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

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

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

an opposing military force

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

make better or improve in quality

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

not divided or shared with others

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

give expression to

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

in a gallant manner

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

something acquired without compensation

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

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From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

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

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

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

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

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

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

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

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

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

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

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

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

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

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

not having enough money to pay for necessities

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

of great significance or value

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

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

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

occurring with no delay

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

set afire or burning

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

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From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

most important element

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

engage in

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

make reference to

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

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

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

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

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

subject to death

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

used to form the superlative

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

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

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

a person who transgresses moral or civil law

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

and nothing more

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

a place of business for retailing goods

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

owed as a debt

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

plural of “participant” — someone who takes part in an activity

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

repeat a passage from

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

Identical; not different.

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

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

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

past form of “saw” — cut with a saw

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

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

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

not in physical motion

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

carry out

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

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

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

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

From this reading All reference to one of these festivals--a particular and most important festival--was omitted, much to my regret, from my published chronicles, owing to the express commands of the Colonel himself: commands issued not only out of consideration for the feelings of one of the participants--a man who had been challenged by him to mortal duel, and therefore his enemy--but because on that joyous occasion this same offender was his guest, and so protected by his hospitality.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

a public road from one place to another

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

propel through the air

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

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

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

move through by or as by digging

From this reading This house, you will recall, sat back from the street behind a larger and more modern dwelling, its only outlet to the main thoroughfare being through a narrow, grewsome tunnel, lighted during the day by a half-moon sawed out in the swinging gate which marked its street entrance and illumined at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

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

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

precisely as stated

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

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

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

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

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

during the time that

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

which person or people

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

the words that are spoken

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."

a late time of life

From this reading It will be remembered, doubtless, that the chronicles of my very dear friend, Colonel Carter (published some years ago), make mention of but one festival of importance--a dinner given at Carter Hall, near Cartersville, Virginia; the Colonel's ancestral home.

but in spite of that

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Several other festivals, however, did take place: not in the days of the dear Colonel's prosperity, nor yet at Carter Hall, but in his impecunious days in New York, while he was still living in the little house on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock-tower of Jefferson Market.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading This dinner, as you already know, was to celebrate two important events--the sale to the English syndicate of the coal lands, the exclusive property of the Colonel's beloved aunt, Miss Nancy Carter; and the instantaneous transfer by that generous woman of all the purchase money to the Colonel's slender bank account: a transaction which, to quote his own words as he gallantly drank her health in acknowledgment of the gift, "enabled him to provide for one of the loveliest of her sex--she who graces our boa'd--and to enrich her declining days not only with all the comforts, but with many of the luxuries she was bawn to enjoy."