Chapter XXV · Annie Grant Falls into Difficulties

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

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

anew

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

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

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

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

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

react verbally

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

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

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

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

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “What! can’t you stay and hear ----------‘s answer?” was the reply, “and then I’d come away, too.”

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

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

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From this reading “What! can’t you stay and hear ----------‘s answer?” was the reply, “and then I’d come away, too.”

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “What! can’t you stay and hear ----------‘s answer?” was the reply, “and then I’d come away, too.”

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

argue with one another

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

even

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

being one more than ten

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

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From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

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From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

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From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

let have

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

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

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

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

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

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

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

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From this reading “What! can’t you stay and hear ----------‘s answer?” was the reply, “and then I’d come away, too.”

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

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

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

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

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

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

staying power

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

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

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

of an obscure nature

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

above and across; more than

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

of or relating to paleontology

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

-ing form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading “What! can’t you stay and hear ----------‘s answer?” was the reply, “and then I’d come away, too.”

a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

express in words

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

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From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

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

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

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From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “What! can’t you stay and hear ----------‘s answer?” was the reply, “and then I’d come away, too.”

express a supposition

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

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

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “What! can’t you stay and hear ----------‘s answer?” was the reply, “and then I’d come away, too.”

a special situation

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

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

From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “What! can’t you stay and hear ----------‘s answer?” was the reply, “and then I’d come away, too.”

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

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

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

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

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

look attentively

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

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

From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

widely or fully known

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What! can’t you stay and hear ----------‘s answer?” was the reply, “and then I’d come away, too.”

at the time that

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

which person or people

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading The debate proved interesting: the Premier addressed the House at length; a well-known satirist rose to reply to him, remarking on various points in the speech with much talent and more ill-nature, and the minister was again on his legs to answer his opponent, when Lewis, glancing at his watch, discovered to his annoyance that it was considerably past eleven; and aware that General Grant had a particular objection to his servants being kept up late, communicated this fact to his companion, and wished him goodnight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the lecture was over, Frere, who had an order to admit two into the House of Commons, took Lewis with him to hear the speaking.

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From this reading Lewis explained that the thing was impossible, and Frere continued-- “Well, what must be, must, I suppose; and as my hearing----------‘s reply is another inevitable necessity, I must e’en say Good-night, so _Schlaffen sie wohl_.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What! can’t you stay and hear ----------‘s answer?” was the reply, “and then I’d come away, too.”

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From this reading Lewis, according to agreement, accompanied Frere to the Palaeontological, and added to the circle of his acquaintance those mysterious beings, the “Relations of the Earlier Zoophytes.”