Chapter XII · The Letter from Paris

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

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

later than; following

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

in addition

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

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

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

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

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

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

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading “Poor people should not bet,” returned the baronet severely.

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading “Poor people should not bet,” returned the baronet severely.

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From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Yes, Richard; but then think of the poor people that lost it.”

an occurrence of something

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

divisible by two

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading “Lord Stonart is said to have netted forty thousand pounds: just think of that, Letty.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

excellence of manners or social conduct

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

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

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

Scottish geneticist (son of John Haldane) who contributed to the development of population genetics; a popularizer of science and a Marxist (1892-1964)

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

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

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Lord Stonart is said to have netted forty thousand pounds: just think of that, Letty.”

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

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

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

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

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

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

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

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

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

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

and nothing more

From this reading “Lord Stonart is said to have netted forty thousand pounds: just think of that, Letty.”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

the literary culture

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

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

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “Lord Stonart is said to have netted forty thousand pounds: just think of that, Letty.”

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading “Yes, Richard; but then think of the poor people that lost it.”

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

having open interstices or resembling a web

From this reading “Lord Stonart is said to have netted forty thousand pounds: just think of that, Letty.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Poor people should not bet,” returned the baronet severely.

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

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

above and across; more than

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

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

From this reading “Yes, Richard; but then think of the poor people that lost it.”

a separate part of a whole

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “Yes, Richard; but then think of the poor people that lost it.”

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

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading “Lord Stonart is said to have netted forty thousand pounds: just think of that, Letty.”

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

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “Poor people should not bet,” returned the baronet severely.

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

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

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

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Lord Stonart is said to have netted forty thousand pounds: just think of that, Letty.”

Identical; not different.

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading “Poor people should not bet,” returned the baronet severely.

the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Poor people should not bet,” returned the baronet severely.

term of address for a man

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

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

From this reading “Lord Stonart is said to have netted forty thousand pounds: just think of that, Letty.”

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

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

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Yes, Richard; but then think of the poor people that lost it.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Lord Stonart is said to have netted forty thousand pounds: just think of that, Letty.”

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading “Lord Stonart is said to have netted forty thousand pounds: just think of that, Letty.”

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

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

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He and his sister are alone at the morning meal, for my Lady, as is often the case now, has had her tea and dry toast sent up to her in her own room, as also a couple of letters--one from Arthur Haldane, and one with the Paris post-mark, and in a foreign hand.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

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

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

which person or people

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

in the company of; together with

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, Richard; but then think of the poor people that lost it.”

but in spite of that

From this reading |IT is the morning after the Derby Day, and Sir Richard, who has never had a shilling upon that national event, yet reads with interest the prose-poem upon the subject in the _Times_, over the breakfast-table, and even favours Letty--which is so unusual a piece of graciousness, that it almost suggests the idea of making amends for something--with extracts from the same, aloud.