Chapter XI

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

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

push for something

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading CUTHBERT CHARTERIS, much against his will, was detained a week longer in Glasgow.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

(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 And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

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

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

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

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

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

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

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

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

on or to one side

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

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From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

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From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

a port in southwestern Scotland

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

possessive form of “buchanan” — 15th President of the United States (1791-1868)

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

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From this reading CUTHBERT CHARTERIS, much against his will, was detained a week longer in Glasgow.

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

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

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From this reading CUTHBERT CHARTERIS, much against his will, was detained a week longer in Glasgow.

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

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading CUTHBERT CHARTERIS, much against his will, was detained a week longer in Glasgow.

fail to meet the hopes or expectations of

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

divisible by two

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

a social unit living together

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world

From this reading CUTHBERT CHARTERIS, much against his will, was detained a week longer in Glasgow.

praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

the act of departing

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

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

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

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

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

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

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

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

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

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

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

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

From this reading CUTHBERT CHARTERIS, much against his will, was detained a week longer in Glasgow.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

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From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

having no employment

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

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

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

not liable to or capable of change

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

immediately past

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

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 The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

for more time

From this reading CUTHBERT CHARTERIS, much against his will, was detained a week longer in Glasgow.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

the common people generally

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

come together

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

a form of address for a man

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading CUTHBERT CHARTERIS, much against his will, was detained a week longer in Glasgow.

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From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

throughout a period of time

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

possessing material wealth

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

reflecting optimism

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

plural of “scorn” — lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

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From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

past form of “tax” — levy a tax on

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

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

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

a special situation

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The sun was setting on the soft April evening, and the slanting level sunbeams streamed through the dusty streets, drawing out in long shadows the outline of the houses.

plural of “thrust” — the force used in pushing

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

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

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

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

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

a just detectable amount

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

up to a particular time

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

precisely as stated

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

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

From this reading CUTHBERT CHARTERIS, much against his will, was detained a week longer in Glasgow.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading CUTHBERT CHARTERIS, much against his will, was detained a week longer in Glasgow.

at the time that

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

during the time that

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading CUTHBERT CHARTERIS, much against his will, was detained a week longer in Glasgow.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

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

From this reading His uncle, a man of unbounded hospitality, an almost invariable characteristic of his class, was not without a little family pride in Cuthbert’s attainments and position--and such a succession of people had been already invited to “meet” Mr. Buchanan’s advocate nephew, that Cuthbert’s good humour, though already sufficiently taxed, would not suffer him to disappoint them.--Neither was it until the very last evening of the week, when he had made positive arrangements for going to Ayr next day, that he had leisure to call on the Muirs.

but in spite of that

From this reading “Ay, even here, in the close city streets, ’Tis good to see the sunset--how the light, Curious and scornful, thrusts away the masses Of vapour brooding o’er the busy town, Yet leaves a trace of rosy light the while Even on the thing it scorns.

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

From this reading And the rich air gives sweetness to all sounds; And hazy sunbeams glorify young faces-- And labour turns aside, glad of its hour Of aimless idling.”