Chapter VII

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

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading The gentlemen hurried over their breakfast, and Sir Adrian retired with Mr Rashleigh.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

(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 Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

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

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

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

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

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

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

exceedingly harmful

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

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

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The gentlemen hurried over their breakfast, and Sir Adrian retired with Mr Rashleigh.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

make calm or still

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

without stop or interruption

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

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

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

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From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

-ing form of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

remove the dust from

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

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From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

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

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The gentlemen hurried over their breakfast, and Sir Adrian retired with Mr Rashleigh.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

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

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

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

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

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

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

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From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading The gentlemen hurried over their breakfast, and Sir Adrian retired with Mr Rashleigh.

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

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

of great significance or value

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

not capable of being carried out or put into practice

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

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

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

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

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

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

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

a public toilet for men

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

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

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

a form of address for a man

From this reading The gentlemen hurried over their breakfast, and Sir Adrian retired with Mr Rashleigh.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

above and across; more than

From this reading The gentlemen hurried over their breakfast, and Sir Adrian retired with Mr Rashleigh.

awaiting conclusion or confirmation

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

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

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

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From this reading The gentlemen hurried over their breakfast, and Sir Adrian retired with Mr Rashleigh.

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From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The gentlemen hurried over their breakfast, and Sir Adrian retired with Mr Rashleigh.

move upward

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

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From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

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

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

term of address for a man

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

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

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

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

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

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

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

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

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

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

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Doubtless, "Fairfax's flirtation with little Miss Daveney" had been talked of at many of these men's tables; but they were all too much interested in the important events pending to give a thought to the shy, melancholy little figure, sitting with her back to the light, and dispensing tea and coffee as fast as the servants could hand round the silver salvers.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

lacking love and generosity

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

precisely as stated

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

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

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

be dressed in

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

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

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

at the time that

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

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

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

during the time that

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading How I longed to rise and escape through the window into the garden! but it was impracticable, and there I remained for upwards of an hour, with a heart bursting with grief, while my face was condemned to wear a calm appearance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The gentlemen hurried over their breakfast, and Sir Adrian retired with Mr Rashleigh.

the words that are spoken

From this reading How true that remark of Sir Thomas More--I forget the exact words--you quoted them the other day--that "our faults we engraven on marble--our virtues traced in the dust!"

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

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

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I am telling you what, probably, you may have heard of these baneful people; for it is not very long since circumstances came to light which would never have been known had the Rashleighs continued prosperous; but the day came when the world did not care what it believed against them, and then their very errors were exaggerated--if that were possible--but I must not be uncharitable.