Chapter XL · Trustfulness

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

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

in actual fact

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

how long something has existed

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

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

From this reading Grenfell knew none of them except by name, but he spoke of them with all the confidence of an old and intimate friend.

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

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

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

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Some of these were known to Vyner, and he asked about them with eagerness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Grenfell knew none of them except by name, but he spoke of them with all the confidence of an old and intimate friend.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Grenfell knew none of them except by name, but he spoke of them with all the confidence of an old and intimate friend.

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

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Grenfell knew none of them except by name, but he spoke of them with all the confidence of an old and intimate friend.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

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From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading Some of these were known to Vyner, and he asked about them with eagerness.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

apart from; not including

From this reading Grenfell knew none of them except by name, but he spoke of them with all the confidence of an old and intimate friend.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

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From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Grenfell knew none of them except by name, but he spoke of them with all the confidence of an old and intimate friend.

the act of giving

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

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From this reading Grenfell knew none of them except by name, but he spoke of them with all the confidence of an old and intimate friend.

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

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

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

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

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

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

the quality of being humane

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

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

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Grenfell knew none of them except by name, but he spoke of them with all the confidence of an old and intimate friend.

plural of “intimation” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Grenfell knew none of them except by name, but he spoke of them with all the confidence of an old and intimate friend.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Some of these were known to Vyner, and he asked about them with eagerness.

immediately past

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

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

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

the literary culture

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

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From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

take in marriage

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Grenfell knew none of them except by name, but he spoke of them with all the confidence of an old and intimate friend.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

not one, and not any

From this reading Grenfell knew none of them except by name, but he spoke of them with all the confidence of an old and intimate friend.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Grenfell knew none of them except by name, but he spoke of them with all the confidence of an old and intimate friend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

status established in order of importance or urgency

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

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From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

having confidence restored; freed from anxiety

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

term of address for a man

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

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

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Grenfell knew none of them except by name, but he spoke of them with all the confidence of an old and intimate friend.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

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

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some of these were known to Vyner, and he asked about them with eagerness.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Some of these were known to Vyner, and he asked about them with eagerness.

up to a particular time

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

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

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

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From this reading Some of these were known to Vyner, and he asked about them with eagerness.

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

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

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

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

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

From this reading Giving the precedence to “fashionable intelligence,” Mr. M’Kinlay related how certain great people were about to marry certain other great people, with intimations as to the settlements, and, in some cases, a minute account of the costly presents to the bride--all circumstances which, somehow, seem to have their interest for every age, and class, and condition of humanity.

belonging to which person

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Perhaps the night brought reflection; at all events, Mr. M’Kinlay had so far recovered himself, that he came down to breakfast with a smile on his face and a mass of fresh-opened letters in his hand, with whose contents he purposed to amuse the company.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Miss Courtenay’s manner was so kind, so actually cordial, too, that he felt perfectly reassured on the score of their last interview; and as Sir Within was not present--he never made his appearance till late in the afternoon--all went on pleasantly and well.