Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

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From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

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

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

having companions or an escort

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

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

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In the new Commission of the Treasury Montagu's name did not appear.

subject to appointment

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Carlisle was succeeded by Sir Robert Walpole, promoted from the less important but far more lucrative post of Paymaster-General.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

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From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

clothing in general

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading In the new Commission of the Treasury Montagu's name did not appear.

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

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

From this reading Edward Wortley Montagu did not long hold office.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Edward Wortley Montagu did not long hold office.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Carlisle was succeeded by Sir Robert Walpole, promoted from the less important but far more lucrative post of Paymaster-General.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Carlisle was succeeded by Sir Robert Walpole, promoted from the less important but far more lucrative post of Paymaster-General.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

a person of German nationality

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

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

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

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

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

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

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Edward Wortley Montagu did not long hold office.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

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

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

of great significance or value

From this reading Carlisle was succeeded by Sir Robert Walpole, promoted from the less important but far more lucrative post of Paymaster-General.

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

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

go away from a place

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Carlisle was succeeded by Sir Robert Walpole, promoted from the less important but far more lucrative post of Paymaster-General.

the literary culture

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

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

From this reading Edward Wortley Montagu did not long hold office.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

producing a sizeable profit

From this reading Carlisle was succeeded by Sir Robert Walpole, promoted from the less important but far more lucrative post of Paymaster-General.

make imperfect

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

possessive form of “montagu” — United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)

From this reading In the new Commission of the Treasury Montagu's name did not appear.

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From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

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

From this reading Carlisle was succeeded by Sir Robert Walpole, promoted from the less important but far more lucrative post of Paymaster-General.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the new Commission of the Treasury Montagu's name did not appear.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In the new Commission of the Treasury Montagu's name did not appear.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Edward Wortley Montagu did not long hold office.

the convent of a community of nuns

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Edward Wortley Montagu did not long hold office.

and nothing more

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

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From this reading Carlisle was succeeded by Sir Robert Walpole, promoted from the less important but far more lucrative post of Paymaster-General.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

the Ottoman court in Constantinople

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Carlisle was succeeded by Sir Robert Walpole, promoted from the less important but far more lucrative post of Paymaster-General.

status established in order of importance or urgency

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Carlisle was succeeded by Sir Robert Walpole, promoted from the less important but far more lucrative post of Paymaster-General.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Carlisle was succeeded by Sir Robert Walpole, promoted from the less important but far more lucrative post of Paymaster-General.

the 2nd largest city in the Netherlands; located in the western Netherlands near the North Sea

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

term of address for a man

From this reading Carlisle was succeeded by Sir Robert Walpole, promoted from the less important but far more lucrative post of Paymaster-General.

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From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Carlisle was succeeded by Sir Robert Walpole, promoted from the less important but far more lucrative post of Paymaster-General.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

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From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

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

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

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

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

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From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

the funds of a government or institution or individual

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

up to a particular time

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

of or relating to or characteristic of Vienna or its inhabitants

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

English writer and historian; son of Sir Robert Walpole (1717-1797)

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

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

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

at the time that

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

which person or people

From this reading Lord Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury in the Townshend Administration, died in May, 1715, when his place was taken by Lord Carlisle, who, however, held it only until the following October.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THE EMBASSY TO THE PORTE--I (1716) Montagu loses his place at the Treasury--His antagonism against Walpole--Lady Mary, "Dolly" Walpole, and Molly Skerritt--The Earl and Countess of Mar leave England--Montagu appointed Ambassador to the Porte--Leaves England for Constantinople, accompanied by his wife--Letters during the Embassy to Constantinople--Rotterdam--Vienna-- Lady Mary at Court--Her gown--Her interest in clothes--Viennese society--Gallantry--Lady Mary's experience--Count Tarrocco--Precedence at Vienna--A nunnery--The Montagus visit the German Courts--A dangerous drive--Prince Frederick (afterwards Prince of Wales)--Herrenhausen.

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From this reading Edward Wortley Montagu did not long hold office.