used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Nor was this result achieved by meeting notable personages.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
(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 There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
artistes
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From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
for the reason that
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nor was this result achieved by meeting notable personages.
cameo-like
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From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
a boy or man
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
fiddlersnounUS /ˈfɪdələrz/
plural of “fiddler” — a musician who plays the violin
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
for this reason
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
HomesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
incivilitynounUS /ˌɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/
deliberate discourtesy
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
manager'snounUS /ˈmænɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
come together
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Nor was this result achieved by meeting notable personages.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
musicales
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From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was this result achieved by meeting notable personages.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Nor was this result achieved by meeting notable personages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
others
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From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
go across or through
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
personages
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From this reading Nor was this result achieved by meeting notable personages.
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
receptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Nor was this result achieved by meeting notable personages.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
Sandilands
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From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
sopranosnounUS /səˈprænoʊz/
plural of “soprano” — a female singer
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
dependable
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
express a supposition
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
carry out
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nor was this result achieved by meeting notable personages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
toadying
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From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
tow-headed
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From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Hence, because of the unusual transactions of that memorable night, the proceedings at Sandilands’ house stand out in my mind in quite cameo-like precision as contrasted with other similar gatherings I have attended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was this result achieved by meeting notable personages.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading There was the same setting of tow-headed fiddlers and stout sopranos--judicious artistes who earn a bank manager’s annual salary in twenty minutes--the same well-bred insolence on the part of some, the same toadying by others, the same ruthless incivility in the supper rooms by all, that may be seen at any like festival in the West End of London any night during the season.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
which person or people
From this reading THE PROBLEM TAKES SHAPE There are certain mortals, I suppose, who take delight in “At Homes,” receptions, musicales, and the rest of the social devices which enable fashionable folk to meet of evenings and learn the latest scandal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Personally, I would pass an hour far more agreeably in a fever hospital, provided the resident doctor were a good fellow, and not too busy to smoke a pipe with me.
