used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
equally
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
(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 All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
ChaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
drawing-rooms
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From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
DUCHESS'S
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From this reading THE DUCHESS’S GRAND TABLEAU VIVANT.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The young Duke was everywhere, and had a pleasant word for everyone.
one or the other of two
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
every person
From this reading The young Duke was everywhere, and had a pleasant word for everyone.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The young Duke was everywhere, and had a pleasant word for everyone.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
fforester
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From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
your parents
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THE DUCHESS’S GRAND TABLEAU VIVANT.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
hashnounUS /hæʃ/
chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
the sound of laughing
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
Lavinia
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From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
M'Adam
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From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
Manwaring
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From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
minx's
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From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
risibilitynoun
a disposition to laugh
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
Scheimes
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From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
TABLEAUnounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading THE DUCHESS’S GRAND TABLEAU VIVANT.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUCHESS’S GRAND TABLEAU VIVANT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
VIVANT
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From this reading THE DUCHESS’S GRAND TABLEAU VIVANT.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
which person or people
From this reading All, or nearly all the Palace folks were there, but there were three ladies who remarked with satisfaction that Miss Manwaring was absent, and Lady M’Adam observed to Miss Scheimes that she thought that Lady Lavinia “had settled that minx’s hash nicely.”
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE numerous company which filled the Duchess’s two drawing-rooms, in point of fact overflowed into the corridor, which, decorated with beautiful flowers, and having deep window recesses at intervals, formed a pleasant place either for walking up and down or for sitting in confidential correspondence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr. fforester, the Chaplain, kept running about from group to group, and astonished friends and enemies alike by occasionally bursting out into fits of laughter without any apparent cause, and he steadily refused to give any rational account of his unwonted tendency to risibility.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The young Duke was everywhere, and had a pleasant word for everyone.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young Duke was everywhere, and had a pleasant word for everyone.
