used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading That first evening of his reintroduction to the polite world was a success which few young men of his years achieve.
(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 A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
ball-givers
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From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
make calm or still
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
Chillingly
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From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
move gently or carefully
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
divisible by two
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That first evening of his reintroduction to the polite world was a success which few young men of his years achieve.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading That first evening of his reintroduction to the polite world was a success which few young men of his years achieve.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That first evening of his reintroduction to the polite world was a success which few young men of his years achieve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
Glenalvon
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From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
grande
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From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He produced a sensation.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
Kenelm
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From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
the force of workers available
From this reading That first evening of his reintroduction to the polite world was a success which few young men of his years achieve.
MinistersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
overcrowdedverbUS /ˈoʊvərkraʊdɪd/
past form of “overcrowd” — cause to crowd together too much
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
ParliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
a human being
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading That first evening of his reintroduction to the polite world was a success which few young men of his years achieve.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading He produced a sensation.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
reintroduceverbUS /ˌriːɪntrəˈduːs/
introduce anew
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
reintroductionnounUS /ˌriːɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
an act of renewed introduction
From this reading That first evening of his reintroduction to the polite world was a success which few young men of his years achieve.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading He produced a sensation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading That first evening of his reintroduction to the polite world was a success which few young men of his years achieve.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
thinningnounUS /ˈθɪnɪŋ/
the act of diluting something
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
voguenounUS /voʊɡ/
the popular taste at a given time
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE rooms were now full,--not overcrowded, but full,--and it was rarely even in that house that so many distinguished persons were collected together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading That first evening of his reintroduction to the polite world was a success which few young men of his years achieve.
a late time of life
From this reading That first evening of his reintroduction to the polite world was a success which few young men of his years achieve.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Just as the rooms were thinning, Lady Glenalvon whispered to Kenelm,-- “Come this way: there is one person I must reintroduce you to; thank me for it hereafter.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young man thus honoured by so _grande_ a dame as Lady Glenalvon could not but be cordially welcomed by all to whom she presented him, Ministers and Parliamentary leaders, ball-givers, and beauties in vogue,--even authors and artists; and there was something in Kenelm Chillingly, in his striking countenance and figure, in that calm ease of manner natural to his indifference to effect, which seemed to justify the favour shown to him by the brilliant princess of fashion and mark him out for general observation.
