Chapter VI

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

in actual fact

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

(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 "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

in addition

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

from appearances alone

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

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From this reading "Should we not subpoena Lady Arden?" asked Fips.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Should we not subpoena Lady Arden?" asked Fips.

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

at or toward the back of something

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

next to; at the side of

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Here Geoffery repeated the particulars of a conversation on the subject, which it may be remembered he once overheard, between Lady Arden and her son.

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

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

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Here Geoffery repeated the particulars of a conversation on the subject, which it may be remembered he once overheard, between Lady Arden and her son.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading And Fips took down notes, for suggesting questions to counsel.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And Fips took down notes, for suggesting questions to counsel.

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

usually; as a rule

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

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

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

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

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here Geoffery repeated the particulars of a conversation on the subject, which it may be remembered he once overheard, between Lady Arden and her son.

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Should we not subpoena Lady Arden?" asked Fips.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Here Geoffery repeated the particulars of a conversation on the subject, which it may be remembered he once overheard, between Lady Arden and her son.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

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

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Should we not subpoena Lady Arden?" asked Fips.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading And Fips took down notes, for suggesting questions to counsel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

on one occasion

From this reading Here Geoffery repeated the particulars of a conversation on the subject, which it may be remembered he once overheard, between Lady Arden and her son.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

above and across; more than

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Here Geoffery repeated the particulars of a conversation on the subject, which it may be remembered he once overheard, between Lady Arden and her son.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading Here Geoffery repeated the particulars of a conversation on the subject, which it may be remembered he once overheard, between Lady Arden and her son.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

be shown or be found to be

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading And Fips took down notes, for suggesting questions to counsel.

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

From this reading Here Geoffery repeated the particulars of a conversation on the subject, which it may be remembered he once overheard, between Lady Arden and her son.

plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

recurring again and again

From this reading Here Geoffery repeated the particulars of a conversation on the subject, which it may be remembered he once overheard, between Lady Arden and her son.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Should we not subpoena Lady Arden?" asked Fips.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

term of address for a man

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

a male human offspring

From this reading Here Geoffery repeated the particulars of a conversation on the subject, which it may be remembered he once overheard, between Lady Arden and her son.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Here Geoffery repeated the particulars of a conversation on the subject, which it may be remembered he once overheard, between Lady Arden and her son.

serve or summon with a subpoena

From this reading "Should we not subpoena Lady Arden?" asked Fips.

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading And Fips took down notes, for suggesting questions to counsel.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

required or under orders

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading And Fips took down notes, for suggesting questions to counsel.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

the combination of two or more commercial companies

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

being of use or service

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

precisely as stated

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

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From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

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

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "By all means," replied Geoffery, "her evidence will be of great importance: we can prove by it, that Sir Alfred had actually made proposals to and been accepted by Lady Caroline, the very day before his brother came to town: and also, that he felt his disappointment much more bitterly than was generally supposed."

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.

but in spite of that

From this reading In the parlour to which we have already been introduced, sat Mr. Fips--over his wine it must be confessed, yet apparently uniting the _utile et dulce_, for beside his bottle of port stood an ink-bottle; amid walnut-shells and remnants of biscuit lay sundry long-shaped folded papers, and though he held a glass in his hand, from which he sipped from time to time, there was a pen behind his ear; his wig was pushed on one side and Geoffery was his companion.