admiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Besides his fondness of the company of his niece, the captain had another reason which, without mentioning to her, he communicated to his brother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
dearly loved
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides his fondness of the company of his niece, the captain had another reason which, without mentioning to her, he communicated to his brother.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading Besides his fondness of the company of his niece, the captain had another reason which, without mentioning to her, he communicated to his brother.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
in a serious manner
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Besides his fondness of the company of his niece, the captain had another reason which, without mentioning to her, he communicated to his brother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
set up or found
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
Hamden
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From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides his fondness of the company of his niece, the captain had another reason which, without mentioning to her, he communicated to his brother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
engage in
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Besides his fondness of the company of his niece, the captain had another reason which, without mentioning to her, he communicated to his brother.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
absolutely essential
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Besides his fondness of the company of his niece, the captain had another reason which, without mentioning to her, he communicated to his brother.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
ParliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
approval to do something
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
by chance
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Besides his fondness of the company of his niece, the captain had another reason which, without mentioning to her, he communicated to his brother.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
refrain from harming
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
propel through the air
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
the act of using
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Besides his fondness of the company of his niece, the captain had another reason which, without mentioning to her, he communicated to his brother.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading OUR Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Sir Edward Hamden, though by his wound unable to follow Miss Mortimer to London, had declared to her father and uncle, that the first use he should make of his recovery, would be to throw himself at her feet.
YorkshirenounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town.
