accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
Armine
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From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
assented
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From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading How big is it, then?
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading ‘Mamma! is London twenty times bigger than Nottingham?
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
ConsequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
ContainingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
the act of departing
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
give a description of
From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
divertingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
Glastonbury
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From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
How
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From this reading How big is it, then?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
a room where books are kept
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading ‘Mamma! is London twenty times bigger than Nottingham?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
absolutely essential
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
Nottingham
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From this reading ‘Mamma! is London twenty times bigger than Nottingham?
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
portmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
Ratcliffe
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From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ‘Mamma! is London twenty times bigger than Nottingham?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading How big is it, then?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sir Ratcliffe and Lady Armine cheerfully assented to this proposition; and as for Ferdinand, it is difficult to describe the delight which the anticipation of his visit occasioned him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading ‘Mamma! is London twenty times bigger than Nottingham?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading ‘Mamma! is London twenty times bigger than Nottingham?
not expected or anticipated
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
precisely as stated
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three days that were to elapse before his departure did not seem sufficient to ensure the complete packing of his portmanteau: and his excited manner, the rapidity of his conversation, and the restlessness of his movements were very diverting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
but in spite of that
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Containing an Unexpected Visit to London, and Its Consequences._ THE day after the conversation in the library to which Glastonbury had been an unwilling listener, he informed his friends that it was necessary for him to visit the metropolis; and as young Ferdinand had never yet seen London, he proposed that he should accompany him.
