used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
(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 Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
in addition
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
annoyverbUS /əˈnɔɪ/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men generally object to going out evenings, "because they are so tired."
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
for the reason that
From this reading Men generally object to going out evenings, "because they are so tired."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
cause to be bored
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
deferverbUS /dɪˈfɜːr/
hold back to a later time
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Men generally object to going out evenings, "because they are so tired."
accept an excuse for
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
fansnounUS /fænz/
plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Men generally object to going out evenings, "because they are so tired."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
godlikeadjective
appropriate to or befitting a god
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
the act of departing
From this reading Men generally object to going out evenings, "because they are so tired."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
inconsistencynounUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
labelledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
lapsnounUS /læps/
plural of “lap” — the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men generally object to going out evenings, "because they are so tired."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
mitigateverbUS /ˈmɪtəɡeɪt/
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Men generally object to going out evenings, "because they are so tired."
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
and nothing more
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
opera-glasses
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From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
accept an excuse for
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
go across or through
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
persistverbUS /pərˈsɪst/
continue to exist
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
express in words
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
be seated
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
not in physical motion
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
a state of acute pain
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
sustenancenounUS /ˈsʌstənəns/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
up to a particular time
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Men generally object to going out evenings, "because they are so tired."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
unsolvedadjectiveUS /ənˈsɑːlvd/
not solved
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
at the time that
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I might suggest also, that if they will persist in cleaning their boots on our laps, in order to get out these narrow sets of seats, and if they will carry off in their exit our gloves and fans and opera-glasses, and if they will keep on repeating this little pastime all the evening, to say nothing of occasionally crushing our feet out of all shape, I would venture to suggest that they should mitigate the suffering by saying, occasionally, "I beg pardon," or, "Pray excuse me," or by some such little deference acknowledge the infinite bore of their presence.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading But also it would be well if gentlemen took all the sustenance in the way of wine which they needed before starting from home; and if they _could_ also bring their godlike minds, to defer smoking till they could annoy only the one lady, whom they have a legal right to annoy, it would add to the general comfort, as well as their _public_ reputation for gallantry and politeness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Why, then, they never embrace the opportunity to sit still when they get there, is an inconsistency which we must place unsolved, on the shelf already so well labelled with them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course, I know it would be better if all seats at such places could be so arranged that _gentlemen_ need not clean their boots on ladies' laps in order to pass out.
