Chapter XI

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

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

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From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

in addition

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

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

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

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

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

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

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

for the reason that

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

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From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe chose Capri.

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From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe chose Capri.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

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

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

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From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

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

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

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From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

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From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

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

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

the act of departing

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

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

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

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

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

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

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

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

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

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

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

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From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

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

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

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

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

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

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

the act of departing

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

-ing form of “loiter” — be about

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

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From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

come together

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

characterized by method and orderliness

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

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

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

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From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

Identical; not different.

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

express in words

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

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

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

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

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading How strange it is that such a _trio_ should have fixed on going to the same place, each moved by motives so unlike those of the others!

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

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

From this reading We know already that Naples, or its neighbourhood, was the Eltons' destination; it was also that of the three gentlemen who played so prominent a part at their ball.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

at the time that

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

which person or people

From this reading Loitering amidst the artistic haunts of _Firenze la bella_, we seem to have forgotten some of our Roman acquaintances, who, when leaving the Eternal City, took the southern instead of the northern direction.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.

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

From this reading Mr. Earnscliffe went there because he wanted change of scene, and thought Naples the most interesting;--Mr. Lyne, because it was a part of his plan to visit the south of Italy before returning to France; had Flora Adair accepted him, he would have done so with her, as his bride; now he would do so alone, for he was far too methodical to allow a disappointment to interfere with any of his arrangements;--Mr. Caulfield's motive was to meet the Eltons, and he wished to get there before them, in order that the "dragoness" might not be able to say he had followed them.