Chapter XX

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

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

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From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

(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 He declared himself at utter enmity with all refinement, and professed his distaste for what is termed good society.

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From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

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From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

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

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

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

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

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From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

fearless and daring

From this reading He soon distinguished himself in that circle by his bold libertine manners, his daring opinions and his overbearing temper.

15th President of the United States (1791-1868)

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

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From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading He soon distinguished himself in that circle by his bold libertine manners, his daring opinions and his overbearing temper.

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading He soon distinguished himself in that circle by his bold libertine manners, his daring opinions and his overbearing temper.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He declared himself at utter enmity with all refinement, and professed his distaste for what is termed good society.

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From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

the act of departing

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading He declared himself at utter enmity with all refinement, and professed his distaste for what is termed good society.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading He soon distinguished himself in that circle by his bold libertine manners, his daring opinions and his overbearing temper.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading He declared himself at utter enmity with all refinement, and professed his distaste for what is termed good society.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He declared himself at utter enmity with all refinement, and professed his distaste for what is termed good society.

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

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

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

From this reading He soon distinguished himself in that circle by his bold libertine manners, his daring opinions and his overbearing temper.

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

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He soon distinguished himself in that circle by his bold libertine manners, his daring opinions and his overbearing temper.

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

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

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

From this reading He soon distinguished himself in that circle by his bold libertine manners, his daring opinions and his overbearing temper.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

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

From this reading He declared himself at utter enmity with all refinement, and professed his distaste for what is termed good society.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained

From this reading He soon distinguished himself in that circle by his bold libertine manners, his daring opinions and his overbearing temper.

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

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

social deportment

From this reading He soon distinguished himself in that circle by his bold libertine manners, his daring opinions and his overbearing temper.

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From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He soon distinguished himself in that circle by his bold libertine manners, his daring opinions and his overbearing temper.

expecting unquestioning obedience

From this reading He soon distinguished himself in that circle by his bold libertine manners, his daring opinions and his overbearing temper.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

professing to be qualified

From this reading He declared himself at utter enmity with all refinement, and professed his distaste for what is termed good society.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

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From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading He declared himself at utter enmity with all refinement, and professed his distaste for what is termed good society.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

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

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading He declared himself at utter enmity with all refinement, and professed his distaste for what is termed good society.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

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

From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

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From this reading Buchanan, as if to mark his still-continued resentment against Calantha, arrived at Castle Delaval, accompanied by some of his London acquaintance almost as soon as she had quitted it.

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

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

required or under orders

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading He soon distinguished himself in that circle by his bold libertine manners, his daring opinions and his overbearing temper.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading He declared himself at utter enmity with all refinement, and professed his distaste for what is termed good society.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He soon distinguished himself in that circle by his bold libertine manners, his daring opinions and his overbearing temper.

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

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

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

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

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

From this reading As soon as Lord and Lady Avondale had quitted Castle Delaval, they returned to Allanwater, previous to their departure for England.

under normal conditions

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading He declared himself at utter enmity with all refinement, and professed his distaste for what is termed good society.

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

From this reading It was not long, however, before Lady Margaret observed a strange and sudden alteration in her son’s manners and deportment:—he entered into every amusement proposed; he became more than usually condescending; and Alice Mac Allain, it was supposed, was the sole cause of his reform.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He declared himself at utter enmity with all refinement, and professed his distaste for what is termed good society.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He declared himself at utter enmity with all refinement, and professed his distaste for what is termed good society.