Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

plural of “admonition” — cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

later than; following

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

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

From this reading They passed through an antechamber, which seemed, by the faint light of the lamp, to contain nothing but piles on piles of china, and entered the room of state.

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

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading They passed through an antechamber, which seemed, by the faint light of the lamp, to contain nothing but piles on piles of china, and entered the room of state.

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

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The repast being at length concluded, Lady Maclaughlan led her guests into the saloon.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The repast being at length concluded, Lady Maclaughlan led her guests into the saloon.

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From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

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

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They passed through an antechamber, which seemed, by the faint light of the lamp, to contain nothing but piles on piles of china, and entered the room of state.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading They passed through an antechamber, which seemed, by the faint light of the lamp, to contain nothing but piles on piles of china, and entered the room of state.

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The repast being at length concluded, Lady Maclaughlan led her guests into the saloon.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading They passed through an antechamber, which seemed, by the faint light of the lamp, to contain nothing but piles on piles of china, and entered the room of state.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

take in solid food

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

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From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

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From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading They passed through an antechamber, which seemed, by the faint light of the lamp, to contain nothing but piles on piles of china, and entered the room of state.

set up or found

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

plural of “grand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

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

From this reading The repast being at length concluded, Lady Maclaughlan led her guests into the saloon.

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

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

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From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

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

From this reading The repast being at length concluded, Lady Maclaughlan led her guests into the saloon.

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

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

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

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

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From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

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

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

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From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The repast being at length concluded, Lady Maclaughlan led her guests into the saloon.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading They passed through an antechamber, which seemed, by the faint light of the lamp, to contain nothing but piles on piles of china, and entered the room of state.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The repast being at length concluded, Lady Maclaughlan led her guests into the saloon.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The repast being at length concluded, Lady Maclaughlan led her guests into the saloon.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

plural of “lien” — the right to take another's property if an obligation is not discharged

From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading They passed through an antechamber, which seemed, by the faint light of the lamp, to contain nothing but piles on piles of china, and entered the room of state.

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From this reading The repast being at length concluded, Lady Maclaughlan led her guests into the saloon.

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

From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

the environmental condition

From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

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From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They passed through an antechamber, which seemed, by the faint light of the lamp, to contain nothing but piles on piles of china, and entered the room of state.

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

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

a human being

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

a wig for men that was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading They passed through an antechamber, which seemed, by the faint light of the lamp, to contain nothing but piles on piles of china, and entered the room of state.

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

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From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

the military uniform and insignia of a regiment

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The repast being at length concluded, Lady Maclaughlan led her guests into the saloon.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading They passed through an antechamber, which seemed, by the faint light of the lamp, to contain nothing but piles on piles of china, and entered the room of state.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading The repast being at length concluded, Lady Maclaughlan led her guests into the saloon.

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From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They passed through an antechamber, which seemed, by the faint light of the lamp, to contain nothing but piles on piles of china, and entered the room of state.

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From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

for a short time

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

term of address for a man

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

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

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

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From this reading "Point de milieu: l'hymen et ses liens Sont les plus grands ou des maux ou des biens."

to a meager degree or in a meager manner

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading They passed through an antechamber, which seemed, by the faint light of the lamp, to contain nothing but piles on piles of china, and entered the room of state.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

carry out

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

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

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

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

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They passed through an antechamber, which seemed, by the faint light of the lamp, to contain nothing but piles on piles of china, and entered the room of state.

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

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

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

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

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From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

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

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

at the time that

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.

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

From this reading _L' Enfant Prodigue._ ON returning to the parlour they found Sir Sampson had, by means of the indefatigable Philistine, been transported into a suit of regimentals and well-powdered peruke, which had in some measure restored him to his usual complacency.

which person or people

From this reading Henry, who had gone in quest of some person to take charge of the horses, now entered; and shortly after a tray of provisions was brought, which the half-famished party eagerly attacked, regardless of their hostess's admonitions to eat sparingly, as nothing was so dangerous as eating heartily when people were hungry.