Chapter X

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

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

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

From this reading Each had been reading a letter, from the early morning mail.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

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

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

anew

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

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

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

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

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

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

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

something hard to endure

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

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

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Each had been reading a letter, from the early morning mail.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

eat an early morning meal

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

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

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

rid of obstructions

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

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

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

deem to be

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

lacking spontaneity; not natural

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

inflected form of “dally” — behave carelessly or indifferently

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

a female human offspring

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

give a description of

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

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

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each had been reading a letter, from the early morning mail.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Each had been reading a letter, from the early morning mail.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Each had been reading a letter, from the early morning mail.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

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

From this reading Each had been reading a letter, from the early morning mail.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading He handed over the note for her inspection as he spoke.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

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

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He handed over the note for her inspection as he spoke.

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

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

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

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

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

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

a formal or official examination

From this reading He handed over the note for her inspection as he spoke.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

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

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

Hungarian choreographer who developed Labanotation (1879-1958)

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Each had been reading a letter, from the early morning mail.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading Each had been reading a letter, from the early morning mail.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Each had been reading a letter, from the early morning mail.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

a form of address for a man

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

a brief written record

From this reading He handed over the note for her inspection as he spoke.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

above and across; more than

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

the manner in which something is expressed in words

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

spectacles clipped to the nose by a spring

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Each had been reading a letter, from the early morning mail.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

United States actor (1858-1942)

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

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

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

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

From this reading He handed over the note for her inspection as he spoke.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

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

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

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

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “It is an invitation from the Earl of Drumpipes,” remarked the father, regarding his daughter over his _pince-nez_, “expressing, in what I am constrained to describe as somewhat abrupt and common-place terms, his desire that we should consider ourselves as his guests during the entire day upon the approaching 24th instant, the occasion being the anniversary of his birth.”

at the time that

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.

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

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “The impression which his phraseology produces upon me,” he added, “is that of one performing a perfunctory act of courtesy to foreigners of his acquaintance, to whom he extends the ceremonial proffer of a hospitality which he assumes will be declined.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading At breakfast, three mornings later, Mr. Laban Skinner and his daughter dallied over their plates, and sent the waiter out again with some asperity when he, taking it for granted they must have finished the meal, came in to clear the table.