Chapter V

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

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

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

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading My father was a great lover of the drama, and would often apply for one or other of our kinsmen’s boxes.

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

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

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

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

the two together, not just one

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading My father was a great lover of the drama, and would often apply for one or other of our kinsmen’s boxes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So indeed it was, but it was not far from the theatres, which, in my estimation, represented Elysium.

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

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading My father was a great lover of the drama, and would often apply for one or other of our kinsmen’s boxes.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

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

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

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

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

a place or condition of ideal happiness

From this reading So indeed it was, but it was not far from the theatres, which, in my estimation, represented Elysium.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading So indeed it was, but it was not far from the theatres, which, in my estimation, represented Elysium.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So indeed it was, but it was not far from the theatres, which, in my estimation, represented Elysium.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

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

From this reading My father was a great lover of the drama, and would often apply for one or other of our kinsmen’s boxes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My father was a great lover of the drama, and would often apply for one or other of our kinsmen’s boxes.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

usually; as a rule

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

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

From this reading My father was a great lover of the drama, and would often apply for one or other of our kinsmen’s boxes.

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

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

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

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

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

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading So indeed it was, but it was not far from the theatres, which, in my estimation, represented Elysium.

having or exercising influence or power

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So indeed it was, but it was not far from the theatres, which, in my estimation, represented Elysium.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

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

From this reading My father was a great lover of the drama, and would often apply for one or other of our kinsmen’s boxes.

a narrow way or road

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading My father was a great lover of the drama, and would often apply for one or other of our kinsmen’s boxes.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

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

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

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

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading So indeed it was, but it was not far from the theatres, which, in my estimation, represented Elysium.

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

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So indeed it was, but it was not far from the theatres, which, in my estimation, represented Elysium.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

many times at short intervals

From this reading My father was a great lover of the drama, and would often apply for one or other of our kinsmen’s boxes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading My father was a great lover of the drama, and would often apply for one or other of our kinsmen’s boxes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading My father was a great lover of the drama, and would often apply for one or other of our kinsmen’s boxes.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading My father was a great lover of the drama, and would often apply for one or other of our kinsmen’s boxes.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading So indeed it was, but it was not far from the theatres, which, in my estimation, represented Elysium.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So indeed it was, but it was not far from the theatres, which, in my estimation, represented Elysium.

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

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

not in physical motion

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

express a supposition

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

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

From this reading So indeed it was, but it was not far from the theatres, which, in my estimation, represented Elysium.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading So indeed it was, but it was not far from the theatres, which, in my estimation, represented Elysium.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

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

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

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

From this reading So indeed it was, but it was not far from the theatres, which, in my estimation, represented Elysium.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

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

From this reading EARLY DRAMATIC RECOLLECTIONS—RESIDENCE AT HAMPTON COURT Some of our more fashionable friends in London complained of Somerset House “being a long way off,” that ambiguous term which, I suppose in those days, meant a long way from exclusive Mayfair.

belonging to which person

From this reading We had two cousins, both influential in regard to position and fortune, but whose grandeur came home to me as being part proprietors of Drury Lane and the Lyceum.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I can still recall the thrill of joy with which I used to see, on our return from a walk or drive, the large silver ticket, looking more like some official badge, which the Duke of Devonshire had sent us, lying on the hall table, promising a night of rapture—for my father generally stipulated that little Mary should be of the party.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading My father was a great lover of the drama, and would often apply for one or other of our kinsmen’s boxes.