Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

highly skilled

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

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From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

(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 Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He stayed in London on purpose to do this, although he had promised to go into the country from Saturday to Monday.

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

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

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From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He stayed in London on purpose to do this, although he had promised to go into the country from Saturday to Monday.

lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Craven thanked his friend, left a card at Number 18A, and a day or two later received an invitation to go to tea with Lady Sellingworth on the following Sunday.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Craven thanked his friend, left a card at Number 18A, and a day or two later received an invitation to go to tea with Lady Sellingworth on the following Sunday.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Craven thanked his friend, left a card at Number 18A, and a day or two later received an invitation to go to tea with Lady Sellingworth on the following Sunday.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

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

From this reading He stayed in London on purpose to do this, although he had promised to go into the country from Saturday to Monday.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

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

From this reading He stayed in London on purpose to do this, although he had promised to go into the country from Saturday to Monday.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Braybrooke had succeeded in rousing keen interest in him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He stayed in London on purpose to do this, although he had promised to go into the country from Saturday to Monday.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Craven thanked his friend, left a card at Number 18A, and a day or two later received an invitation to go to tea with Lady Sellingworth on the following Sunday.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Braybrooke had succeeded in rousing keen interest in him.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

go away from a place

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Craven thanked his friend, left a card at Number 18A, and a day or two later received an invitation to go to tea with Lady Sellingworth on the following Sunday.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading He stayed in London on purpose to do this, although he had promised to go into the country from Saturday to Monday.

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From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading He stayed in London on purpose to do this, although he had promised to go into the country from Saturday to Monday.

not any; not one

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

a brief written record

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

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

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Craven thanked his friend, left a card at Number 18A, and a day or two later received an invitation to go to tea with Lady Sellingworth on the following Sunday.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Craven thanked his friend, left a card at Number 18A, and a day or two later received an invitation to go to tea with Lady Sellingworth on the following Sunday.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

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

From this reading He stayed in London on purpose to do this, although he had promised to go into the country from Saturday to Monday.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He stayed in London on purpose to do this, although he had promised to go into the country from Saturday to Monday.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

From this reading Braybrooke had succeeded in rousing keen interest in him.

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

From this reading He stayed in London on purpose to do this, although he had promised to go into the country from Saturday to Monday.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

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From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

make square

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He stayed in London on purpose to do this, although he had promised to go into the country from Saturday to Monday.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Braybrooke had succeeded in rousing keen interest in him.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

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

From this reading Craven thanked his friend, left a card at Number 18A, and a day or two later received an invitation to go to tea with Lady Sellingworth on the following Sunday.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Craven thanked his friend, left a card at Number 18A, and a day or two later received an invitation to go to tea with Lady Sellingworth on the following Sunday.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Craven thanked his friend, left a card at Number 18A, and a day or two later received an invitation to go to tea with Lady Sellingworth on the following Sunday.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

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

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

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

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

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

From this reading Craven thanked his friend, left a card at Number 18A, and a day or two later received an invitation to go to tea with Lady Sellingworth on the following Sunday.

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

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

at the time that

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A fortnight later Craven received a note from his old friend saying that Braybrooke had spoken about him to “Adela Sellingworth,” and that she would be glad to know him.

produce a literary work

From this reading Braybrooke was off to Paris to stay with the Mariguys, but all Craven had to do was to leave a card at Number 18A, Berkeley Square, and when this formality had been accomplished Lady Sellingworth would no doubt write to him and suggest an hour for a meeting.