Chapter XIV

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

From this reading The reason is popularly supposed to be the inability of gentlemen native to Bengal to understand the waltz, except by Aryan analysis.

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From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

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

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

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

From this reading Gentlemen native to Bengal are not usually invited to balls at Government House.

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

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

(according to Nazi doctrine) a Caucasian person of Nordic descent (and not a Jew)

From this reading The reason is popularly supposed to be the inability of gentlemen native to Bengal to understand the waltz, except by Aryan analysis.

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

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gentlemen native to Bengal are not usually invited to balls at Government House.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Gentlemen native to Bengal are not usually invited to balls at Government House.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The reason is popularly supposed to be the inability of gentlemen native to Bengal to understand the waltz, except by Aryan analysis.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

a region whose eastern part is now Bangladesh and whose western part is included in India

From this reading Gentlemen native to Bengal are not usually invited to balls at Government House.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The reason is popularly supposed to be the inability of gentlemen native to Bengal to understand the waltz, except by Aryan analysis.

a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

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From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

draw a line around

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

earnest or urgent request

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

divisible by two

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

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

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

apart from; not including

From this reading The reason is popularly supposed to be the inability of gentlemen native to Bengal to understand the waltz, except by Aryan analysis.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

the organ of sight

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Gentlemen native to Bengal are not usually invited to balls at Government House.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Gentlemen native to Bengal are not usually invited to balls at Government House.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

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

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

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

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

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

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Gentlemen native to Bengal are not usually invited to balls at Government House.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

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

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

From this reading The reason is popularly supposed to be the inability of gentlemen native to Bengal to understand the waltz, except by Aryan analysis.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Gentlemen native to Bengal are not usually invited to balls at Government House.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

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

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

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

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

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

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Gentlemen native to Bengal are not usually invited to balls at Government House.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gentlemen native to Bengal are not usually invited to balls at Government House.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

by chance

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

music performed for dancing the polka

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

among the people

From this reading The reason is popularly supposed to be the inability of gentlemen native to Bengal to understand the waltz, except by Aryan analysis.

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

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

on the contrary

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The reason is popularly supposed to be the inability of gentlemen native to Bengal to understand the waltz, except by Aryan analysis.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

express in speech

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

rousing or quickening activity or the senses

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

required or under orders

From this reading The reason is popularly supposed to be the inability of gentlemen native to Bengal to understand the waltz, except by Aryan analysis.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

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

From this reading Gentlemen native to Bengal are not usually invited to balls at Government House.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The reason is popularly supposed to be the inability of gentlemen native to Bengal to understand the waltz, except by Aryan analysis.

not necessary

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

under normal conditions

From this reading Gentlemen native to Bengal are not usually invited to balls at Government House.

governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign

From this reading It is unnecessary to speak of the ladies: they are non-existent to the social eye, even if it belongs to a Viceroy.

the activity of making visits

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

an assured victory (especially in an election)

From this reading The reason is popularly supposed to be the inability of gentlemen native to Bengal to understand the waltz, except by Aryan analysis.

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

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

at the time that

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It is thought well to circumscribe their opportunities of explaining it thus, and they are asked instead to evening parties which offer nothing more stimulating to the imagination than conversation and champagne—of neither of which they partake.

which person or people

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On this occasion however, at the entreaty of the visiting royalty, the rule was relaxed to admit perhaps fifty; and when Lewis Ancram arrived—rather late—the first personality he recognised as in any way significant was that of Mohendra Lal Chuckerbutty, who leaned against a pillar, with his hands clasped behind him, raptly contemplating a polka.