Chapter VI

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

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

speak to

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

later than; following

From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

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

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

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

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

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From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

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From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

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

From this reading Miss Burney was informed that she was to be one of her Majesty’s suite.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

the First Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy defeated the French in 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

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From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

industrial city at the center of a rich agricultural region

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

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

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

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From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

plural of “exhortation” — a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

a toiletry for the hair

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

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From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

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

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

a woman host

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

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

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Miss Burney was informed that she was to be one of her Majesty’s suite.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

immediately past

From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

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

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading Miss Burney was informed that she was to be one of her Majesty’s suite.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

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

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

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

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

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

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

on one occasion

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Miss Burney was informed that she was to be one of her Majesty’s suite.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

go across or through

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

in the order given

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

express in words

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

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

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

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

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A few days after the scene described at the end of our last chapter, the Court set out on a visit to Lord and Lady Harcourt at Nuneham.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

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

From this reading Miss Burney was informed that she was to be one of her Majesty’s suite.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

English actress noted for her performances in Shakespearean roles (1755-1831)

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

the state of being asleep

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

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

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

express in words

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

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

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

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

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

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

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

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

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’

a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

From this reading The arrangement was that the royal party should pass the first day with their host and hostess; spend the second and third in excursions to Oxford and Blenheim respectively, sleeping each night at Nuneham; and return the fourth day to Windsor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Royal Visit to Nuneham—A Present from the Queen—Official Exhortations— Embarrassments at Nuneham—A Laborious Sunday—Hairdressing—The Court visits Oxford—Journey thither—Reception by the University—Address and Reply—Kissing Hands—Christchurch—Fatigues of the Suite—Refreshment under Difficulties—A Surprise—The Routine of Court Life—The Equerries— Draughts in the Palace—Early Prayers—Barley-water—The London Season— Mrs. Siddons—Mrs. Schwellenberg’s Apartments—Her Tame Frogs—Her Behaviour to Miss Burney—Cruel Treatment—A Change for the Better— Newspaper Reports—Conversation with the Queen—Miss Burney as Reader— Her Attainments, Tastes, and Powers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In making this communication to her, Mrs. Schwellenberg took occasion to say: ‘I tell you once, I shall do for you what I can; you are to have a gown!’