Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

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

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

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

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

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

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading I confess I dreaded the trip.

exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

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From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

travel across or pass over

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

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From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

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From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading I confess I dreaded the trip.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

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From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

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

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

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

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

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

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

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From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

ten 10s

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

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

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

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

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

and nothing more

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

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

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

immediately past

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

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

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

English astronomer who pioneered radio astronomy (born in 1913)

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

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

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

having many aspects or qualities

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

not any; not one

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

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From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

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

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

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From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

by chance

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

on the contrary

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

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From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

an associate who shares a room with you

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

cut with a saw

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

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From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

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

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

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

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

create by training and teaching

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading I confess I dreaded the trip.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

precisely as stated

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

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

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Before we had fairly left the outskirts of London I saw by the way in which my aunt laid down her knitting and the ominous cough or two in which she indulged that I was in for a lecture; and sure enough, just as we emerged on the open fields and began to smell the fresh country air, it began.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

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

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

of good upbringing

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

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

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I was too well aware by experience that a railway always makes Aunt Deborah rather cross and me very sleepy; so I knew what was coming, and I was not disappointed.

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

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was a melancholy work to glide out of London by the last train, and to think that one's gaieties were over for that summer, and that there was nothing to look forward to till the hunting season but Dangerfield and Lady Horsingham, and the wearisome monotony of a regular country-house life.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Aunt Deborah and I settled ourselves comfortably in a roomy first-class carriage, she with her knitting and I with the last _Punch_--in which, by the way, was the portrait of a dandy, the very image of Frank Lovell--and prepared for our journey, as ladies generally do, by arranging multifarious outworks of smelling-bottles, shawls, reticules, parasols, etc., without which paraphernalia no well-bred woman can possibly travel a hundred yards.