used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading 'Horses of this size, shape, and action the Sultan himself has not the equals of.'
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
admitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
ambassador'snounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
possessive form of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
assumesverbUS /əˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
Atlee
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From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
barouchenoun
a horse-drawn carriage having four wheels; has an outside seat for the driver and facing inside seats for two couples and a folding top
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
next to; at the side of
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
cannot
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From this reading You know Constantinople, and can say that real carriage-horses cannot be had there.'
carriage-horses
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From this reading You know Constantinople, and can say that real carriage-horses cannot be had there.'
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading You know Constantinople, and can say that real carriage-horses cannot be had there.'
without stop or interruption
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/
plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading 'Horses of this size, shape, and action the Sultan himself has not the equals of.'
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
excitements
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From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
set up or found
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You know Constantinople, and can say that real carriage-horses cannot be had there.'
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Horses of this size, shape, and action the Sultan himself has not the equals of.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
a social unit living together
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
the quality of being humane
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
Jerningham
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From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
Kensington
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From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know Constantinople, and can say that real carriage-horses cannot be had there.'
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
Maude
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From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
moralistnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlɪst/
a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
not any; not one
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Horses of this size, shape, and action the Sultan himself has not the equals of.'
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Horses of this size, shape, and action the Sultan himself has not the equals of.'
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
persuasionsnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒənz/
plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
pleasantest
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From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading You know Constantinople, and can say that real carriage-horses cannot be had there.'
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
express in words
From this reading You know Constantinople, and can say that real carriage-horses cannot be had there.'
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading 'Horses of this size, shape, and action the Sultan himself has not the equals of.'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading 'Horses of this size, shape, and action the Sultan himself has not the equals of.'
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
SultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading 'Horses of this size, shape, and action the Sultan himself has not the equals of.'
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
carry out
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You know Constantinople, and can say that real carriage-horses cannot be had there.'
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Horses of this size, shape, and action the Sultan himself has not the equals of.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'No one is more aware than my lord,' continued she, 'that the measure of an ambassador's influence is, in a great degree, the style and splendour in which he represents his country, and that his household, his equipage, his retinue, and his dinners, should mark distinctly the station he assumes to occupy.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DRIVE Sunday came, and with it the visit to South Kensington, where Aunt Jerningham lived; and Atlee found himself seated beside Lady Maude in a fine roomy barouche, whirling along at a pace that our great moralist himself admits to be amongst the very pleasantest excitements humanity can experience.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I hope you will add your persuasions to mine, Mr. Atlee, and induce my uncle to take these horses with him to Turkey.