Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

later than; following

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

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

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

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

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

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

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

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

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

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

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

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From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

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

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

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From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

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

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

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

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

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

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

-ing form of “dictate” — issue commands or orders for

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

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

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

past form of “ensnare” — take or catch as if in a snare or trap

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

set up or found

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

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

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

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

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

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

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

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

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

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

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

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

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

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

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

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

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

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

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

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

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

not to be dispensed with; essential

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

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

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

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From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

of girls or women who are eligible to marry

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

and nothing more

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

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

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

not any; not one

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

occurring from time to time

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

plural of “partridge” — flesh of either quail or grouse

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

any competition

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

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From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

precisely, exactly

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

term of address for a man

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

as claimed by and for yourself often without justification

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

in the near future

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

spending resources lavishly and wastefully

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

French romantic writer (1766-1817)

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

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From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

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

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

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

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

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

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

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

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

not married or related to the unmarried state

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

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

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

someone who visits

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading It is absolutely indispensable that every visitor at Harrowgate shall go through a course, not merely of its waters, but of all the castles, ruins, rocks, lakes, gardens, and houses in the neighborhood, and especially that, _bon gre, mal gre_, he shall spend one entire day in rhapsodizing among the splendid fragments of Fountain Abbey.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

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

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

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

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The leading question asked of every visitor at the Granby, at least nine times a day is, whether he has seen the Abbey, followed by exclamations of dismay and astonishment, if he have not.

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

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

during the time that

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading No stranger, unmarried and marriageable, at the Granby, has any right or title to the squandering of his own time, as the whole race of chaperons have assumed the privilege of knowing how he spends it, as well as of dictating the various ways in which he should and must dispose of himself; and, accordingly, Sir Patrick and Captain De Crespigny found themselves one day ensnared into a _soi-disant_ party of pleasure to Studley, from which they had no more chance of escape than a brace of partridges at a _battu_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A shower of inquiries then follows, how soon he intends to go there, after which no one forgets the exact day and hour named, while every good-natured friend fills up occasional gaps in the conversation by hoping he may be favored with a fine morning for his excursion.

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

From this reading As Madame De Stael remarks, "English weather does better to rail at, than if it were finer; and if Britain had a settled climate and a despotic government, there would be an end of all conversation."