used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
actressesnounUS /ˈæktrəsɪz/
plural of “actress” — a female actor
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
Ah
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From this reading 'Ah, London is the true place for life!
(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 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
in addition
From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
billiardsnounUS /ˈbɪljərdz/
any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One exists only in the country, but in London we live!' exclaimed Lady Dunkeld.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading One exists only in the country, but in London we live!' exclaimed Lady Dunkeld.
a female human offspring
From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
dinner-party
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From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
DUNKELD
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From this reading THE DUNKELD FAMILY.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
divisible by two
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading One exists only in the country, but in London we live!' exclaimed Lady Dunkeld.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading One exists only in the country, but in London we live!' exclaimed Lady Dunkeld.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE DUNKELD FAMILY.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
flirtationsnounUS /flərˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “flirtation” — playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Ah, London is the true place for life!
garden-party
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From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
GarternounUS /ˈɡɑːrtər/
a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One exists only in the country, but in London we live!' exclaimed Lady Dunkeld.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Ah, London is the true place for life!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
a polite name for any woman
From this reading One exists only in the country, but in London we live!' exclaimed Lady Dunkeld.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 'Ah, London is the true place for life!
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading One exists only in the country, but in London we live!' exclaimed Lady Dunkeld.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading 'Ah, London is the true place for life!
informal terms for a mother
From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One exists only in the country, but in London we live!' exclaimed Lady Dunkeld.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
and nothing more
From this reading One exists only in the country, but in London we live!' exclaimed Lady Dunkeld.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading 'Ah, London is the true place for life!
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
pyramidverbUS /ˈpɪrəmɪd/
enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
Redmond
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From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
Redmond's
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From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
precisely, exactly
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
ruinousadjectiveUS /ˈruːənəs/
extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
term of address for a man
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
Sleath
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From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUNKELD FAMILY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading 'Ah, London is the true place for life!
not known
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
precisely as stated
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading One exists only in the country, but in London we live!' exclaimed Lady Dunkeld.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'I agree with you also, mamma,' said her daughter; 'but what is it to be--a ball, or dinner-party, or a garden-party we must give, if not all the three?'
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'You are right, my Lady Dunkeld!' exclaimed Sir Redmond Sleath; but life in London had for him some elements to his listener unknown--or, if so, not cared for--flirtations with pretty actresses, dinners to fast fair ones at the 'Star and Garter,' cards, billiards, pool, and pyramid, all very nice things in their way, but ruinous if carried to excess, even by a bachelor of Sir Redmond's means.
