Chapter XXII

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

called to public attention

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

later than; following

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

for the reason that

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

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From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

the act of breaking something

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

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

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

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

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

dearly loved

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

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

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

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

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

remove the dust from

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

the act of removing the contents of something

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

divisible by two

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

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

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

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

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

a gay feeling

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

depressingly dark

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

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

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

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

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

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

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

-ing form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

immediately past

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

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

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

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

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

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

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

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

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

for more time

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

attach to a support

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

not any; not one

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

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

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

above and across; more than

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

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

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

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

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

resembling a serpent in form

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

not tense or taut

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

a male human offspring

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

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

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

not in physical motion

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

(Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which Charon carried dead souls

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

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

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

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

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

precisely as stated

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

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

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

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

From this reading The water-carts were getting very slack, and the dust unbearable; the Ride and the ring were fitting haunts for a hermit, and the Serpentine was gloomy as the Styx.

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

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

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

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

which person or people

From this reading London was emptying fast; a few of the lingerers still contrived to keep up a semblance of gaiety, and those who stayed on, like Lady Mount Helicon, because they had no country-houses to go to, voted it _so_ much pleasanter now the crush and hurry of the season was over.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE WIDOW FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS--MOTHER AND SON--SEPARATE INTERESTS--A WIDOW’S DAY-DREAMS--FEMALE CONFIDENCES--THE RULE OF CONTRARY “My dear Mount, I think, after all, I shall spend the winter at Bubbleton,” said Lady Mount Helicon to her hopeful son, as they sat one sunny afternoon in her well-furnished drawing-room.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But even these could not conceal from themselves that they were but “the last roses of summer,” that “all the world” was rushing out of town, and they had no business here any longer.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading Dinadam was inhaling appetite in his deer-forest--Long-Acre was tempting Providence in his yacht--Mrs. Blacklamb was breaking hearts at Cowes--ministers had celebrated their many defeats during the session by their annual fish-dinner at Greenwich--and grouse were advertised at five shillings a brace in Leadenhall Market.