Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

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

From this reading Lady Fareham had an air of caring for neither town nor country, but on the whole preferred town.

in addition

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

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

From this reading Lady Fareham had an air of caring for neither town nor country, but on the whole preferred town.

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

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lady Fareham had an air of caring for neither town nor country, but on the whole preferred town.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

a loving feeling

From this reading Lady Fareham had an air of caring for neither town nor country, but on the whole preferred town.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Lady Fareham had an air of caring for neither town nor country, but on the whole preferred town.

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

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

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From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

divisible by two

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

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From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

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From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

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

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

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

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

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

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

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

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

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

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

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

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

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

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Fareham had an air of caring for neither town nor country, but on the whole preferred town.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

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

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

past form of “martyr” — kill as a martyr

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Lady Fareham had an air of caring for neither town nor country, but on the whole preferred town.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Lady Fareham had an air of caring for neither town nor country, but on the whole preferred town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lady Fareham had an air of caring for neither town nor country, but on the whole preferred town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lady Fareham had an air of caring for neither town nor country, but on the whole preferred town.

above and across; more than

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

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From this reading PHILASTER.

plural of “poison” — any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

more desirable than another

From this reading Lady Fareham had an air of caring for neither town nor country, but on the whole preferred town.

the bank of a river

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

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

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

term of address for a man

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

showing scarcely suppressed anger

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

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

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

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

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Lady Fareham had an air of caring for neither town nor country, but on the whole preferred town.

United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

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

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

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

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

during the time that

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.

which person or people

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Lady Fareham had an air of caring for neither town nor country, but on the whole preferred town.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading “London has become a positive desert—and the smoke from the smouldering ruins poisons the garden and terrace whenever there is an east wind,” she complained.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading His lordship had business in London, while Sir Denzil Warner, who came to Fareham House daily, was also detained in the city by some special attraction, which made hawk and hound, and even his worthy mother’s company, indifferent to him.

but in spite of that

From this reading January was nearly over, the memorial service for the martyred King was drawing near, and royalty and fashion had deserted Whitehall for Hampton Court; yet the Farehams lingered at their riverside mansion.