Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

(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 Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

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

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

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

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

kindly endorsement and guidance

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

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

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

recognizable; marked

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

characterized by great determination

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading At all these domestic parliaments O'Grady played a prominent part.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

plural of “duel” — a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

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From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

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

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

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From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

yet to be or coming

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

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

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

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

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

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

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

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

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

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

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

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

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

someone who wastes time

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

a midday meal

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

according to the clock

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

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

From this reading At all these domestic parliaments O'Grady played a prominent part.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

plural of “parliament” — a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading At all these domestic parliaments O'Grady played a prominent part.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading At all these domestic parliaments O'Grady played a prominent part.

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

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading At all these domestic parliaments O'Grady played a prominent part.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading At all these domestic parliaments O'Grady played a prominent part.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

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From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

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

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

an easy victory

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

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

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

in or at that place or location

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading At all these domestic parliaments O'Grady played a prominent part.

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

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

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

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

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

From this reading Indeed, from the evening of the ball the house was open to me at all hours; and, as the hour of luncheon was known to every lounger about town, by dropping in about three o'clock one was sure to hear all the chit-chat and gossip of the day.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

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

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

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

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

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

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.

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

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

during the time that

From this reading All the dinners and duels of the capital, all its rows and runaway matches, were there discussed, while future parties of pleasure were planned and decided on, the Rooney equipages, horses, servants, and cellar being looked upon as common property, the appropriation of which was to be determined on by a vote of the majority.

huntsman's assistant in managing the hounds

From this reading He was the speaker and the whipper-in; he led for both the government and the opposition; in fact, since the ever-memorable visit of the viceroy his power in the house was absolute.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From what I have already stated, it may be inferred that my acquaintance with the Rooneys was begun under favourable auspices.