Chapter III

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

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

(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 "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I assure you I am duly grateful."

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

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

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

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

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

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

make certain of

From this reading I assure you I am duly grateful."

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons.

next to; at the side of

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

From this reading "You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

a state at a particular time

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

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

From this reading "You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons.

a prescribed selection of foods

From this reading Some old women have only three topics: disease, domestics, and diet.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading Some old women have only three topics: disease, domestics, and diet.

plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household

From this reading Some old women have only three topics: disease, domestics, and diet.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading I assure you I am duly grateful."

praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading I assure you I am duly grateful."

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

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

From this reading "You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons.

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From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons.

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

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

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

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

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

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

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

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

the aggregate of past events

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

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

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

hear with intention

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

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

From this reading "You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons.

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

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

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

From this reading "You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

with neatness

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons.

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

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Some old women have only three topics: disease, domestics, and diet.

and nothing more

From this reading Some old women have only three topics: disease, domestics, and diet.

edible viscera of a butchered animal

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

on the contrary

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading "You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

term of address for a man

From this reading "You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons.

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

From this reading Some old women have only three topics: disease, domestics, and diet.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

express in words

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

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

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Some old women have only three topics: disease, domestics, and diet.

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

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Some old women have only three topics: disease, domestics, and diet.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading "You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons.

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

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

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

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

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

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Some old women have only three topics: disease, domestics, and diet.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons.

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

From this reading "And I tell you what, young man," resumed Sir Horace, now turning to pace beside him, "whilst you were laying siege to the young lady's heart, I was compelled to listen to a history of her aunt's liver affection, and an alarming account of the condition of her internal organs.