used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
anew
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
alleviationnounUS /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Charles groaned, but only one reply was possible; the day was already wasted, and with a sort of dull resignation he gave permission for the introduction of the stranger.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
Charles'snounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlzɪz/
possessive form of “charles” — King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Charles groaned, but only one reply was possible; the day was already wasted, and with a sort of dull resignation he gave permission for the introduction of the stranger.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Charles groaned, but only one reply was possible; the day was already wasted, and with a sort of dull resignation he gave permission for the introduction of the stranger.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Charles groaned, but only one reply was possible; the day was already wasted, and with a sort of dull resignation he gave permission for the introduction of the stranger.
a man of refinement
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Charles groaned, but only one reply was possible; the day was already wasted, and with a sort of dull resignation he gave permission for the introduction of the stranger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
the state of being honored
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
not in action or at work
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
inflictionnounUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Charles groaned, but only one reply was possible; the day was already wasted, and with a sort of dull resignation he gave permission for the introduction of the stranger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
immediately past
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
not any; not one
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
and nothing more
From this reading Charles groaned, but only one reply was possible; the day was already wasted, and with a sort of dull resignation he gave permission for the introduction of the stranger.
approval to do something
From this reading Charles groaned, but only one reply was possible; the day was already wasted, and with a sort of dull resignation he gave permission for the introduction of the stranger.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Charles groaned, but only one reply was possible; the day was already wasted, and with a sort of dull resignation he gave permission for the introduction of the stranger.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
RedingverbUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “rede” — give an interpretation or explanation to
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Charles groaned, but only one reply was possible; the day was already wasted, and with a sort of dull resignation he gave permission for the introduction of the stranger.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Charles groaned, but only one reply was possible; the day was already wasted, and with a sort of dull resignation he gave permission for the introduction of the stranger.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
have in common
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
solicitverbUS /səˈlɪsɪt/
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Charles groaned, but only one reply was possible; the day was already wasted, and with a sort of dull resignation he gave permission for the introduction of the stranger.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Charles groaned, but only one reply was possible; the day was already wasted, and with a sort of dull resignation he gave permission for the introduction of the stranger.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
precisely as stated
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Charles groaned, but only one reply was possible; the day was already wasted, and with a sort of dull resignation he gave permission for the introduction of the stranger.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
at the time that
From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
which person or people
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Charles's trials were not at an end; and we suspect the reader will give a shudder at the news, as having a very material share in the infliction.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He assured Mr. Reding that it was no fault of his that the last two persons had called on him; that the lady had slipped by him, and the gentleman had forced his way; but that he now really did wish to solicit an interview for a personage of great literary pretensions, who sometimes dealt with him, and who had come from the West End for the honour of an interview with Mr. Reding.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the reader's case has this great alleviation, that he takes up this narrative in an idle hour, and Charles encountered the reality in a very busy and anxious one.
Zerubbabel
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From this reading So, however, it was: not any great time elapsed after the retreat of Zerubbabel, when his landlord again appeared at the door.
