Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

how long something has existed

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

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

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

subject to appointment

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before leaving Paris, she had begun a treaty in London for the publication of her fourth story.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Before leaving Paris, she had begun a treaty in London for the publication of her fourth story.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Madame d’Arblay had other reasons for wishing to return to England besides the mere desire to see her father and kindred.

the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

a university in England

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

compulsory military service

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Madame d’Arblay had other reasons for wishing to return to England besides the mere desire to see her father and kindred.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

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From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Madame d’Arblay had other reasons for wishing to return to England besides the mere desire to see her father and kindred.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Before leaving Paris, she had begun a treaty in London for the publication of her fourth story.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

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

From this reading Madame d’Arblay had other reasons for wishing to return to England besides the mere desire to see her father and kindred.

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

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

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

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

ten 10s

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

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From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

similar in quality or character

From this reading Madame d’Arblay had other reasons for wishing to return to England besides the mere desire to see her father and kindred.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

the act of departing

From this reading Before leaving Paris, she had begun a treaty in London for the publication of her fourth story.

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

From this reading Before leaving Paris, she had begun a treaty in London for the publication of her fourth story.

for more time

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

engage in

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Madame d’Arblay had other reasons for wishing to return to England besides the mere desire to see her father and kindred.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

and nothing more

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Madame d’Arblay had other reasons for wishing to return to England besides the mere desire to see her father and kindred.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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

From this reading Before leaving Paris, she had begun a treaty in London for the publication of her fourth story.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

a stipulated condition

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Madame d’Arblay had other reasons for wishing to return to England besides the mere desire to see her father and kindred.

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

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

not used up

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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

From this reading Madame d’Arblay had other reasons for wishing to return to England besides the mere desire to see her father and kindred.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

(corporate finance) the amount, expressed as a percentage, that is earned on a company's total capital calculated by dividing the total capital into earnings before interest, taxes, or dividends are paid

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

-ing form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Madame d’Arblay had other reasons for wishing to return to England besides the mere desire to see her father and kindred.

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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

From this reading Before leaving Paris, she had begun a treaty in London for the publication of her fourth story.

term of address for a man

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

a male human offspring

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Before leaving Paris, she had begun a treaty in London for the publication of her fourth story.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

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

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

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

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading Before leaving Paris, she had begun a treaty in London for the publication of her fourth story.

plural of “tribute” — something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

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

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.

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

From this reading The longer her only child remained in France, the greater risk he ran of being caught by the conscription, which continually increased its demands.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Madame d’Arblay had other reasons for wishing to return to England besides the mere desire to see her father and kindred.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one

From this reading Madame d’Arblay’s Plans for her Son—Landing in England—Arrival at Chelsea—Saddening Change in Dr. Burney—Alexander d’Arblay at Cambridge—Publication of the ‘Wanderer’—Death of Dr. Burney—Madame d’Arblay presented to Louis XVIII.—M. d’Arblay appointed to the Corps de Gardes du Roi—Arrives in England and Carries Madame back to France— Madame d’Arblay presented to the Duchess d’Angoulême—The Hundred Days— Panic at Brussels—M. d’Arblay invalided—Settles in England—His Death— Remaining Days of Madame d’Arblay—Visit from Sir Walter Scott—The Memoirs of Dr. Burney—Tributes to their Value—Death of Alexander d’Arblay—Death of Madame d’Arblay—Conclusion.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young Alexander was now of an age to be prepared for a profession, and it cannot be doubted that his mother was anxious to make provision for this purpose.