Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

later than; following

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

(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 "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The old man is looking very ill, however; I was quite struck by the change in his appearance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

the two together, not just one

From this reading I do not think that situation healthy; I feel very glad you and Elsie have both left it.

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From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

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

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The old man is looking very ill, however; I was quite struck by the change in his appearance.

for the most part

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do not think that situation healthy; I feel very glad you and Elsie have both left it.

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From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

a social unit living together

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I do not think that situation healthy; I feel very glad you and Elsie have both left it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading How is Elsie getting on with Mrs. Phillips?"

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading I do not think that situation healthy; I feel very glad you and Elsie have both left it.

the act of departing

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I do not think that situation healthy; I feel very glad you and Elsie have both left it.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading I do not think that situation healthy; I feel very glad you and Elsie have both left it.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

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From this reading How is Elsie getting on with Mrs. Phillips?"

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The old man is looking very ill, however; I was quite struck by the change in his appearance.

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

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The old man is looking very ill, however; I was quite struck by the change in his appearance.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

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

From this reading The old man is looking very ill, however; I was quite struck by the change in his appearance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I do not think that situation healthy; I feel very glad you and Elsie have both left it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

immediately past

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

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

From this reading The old man is looking very ill, however; I was quite struck by the change in his appearance.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The old man is looking very ill, however; I was quite struck by the change in his appearance.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading How is Elsie getting on with Mrs. Phillips?"

information about recent and important events

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

not any; not one

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I do not think that situation healthy; I feel very glad you and Elsie have both left it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old man is looking very ill, however; I was quite struck by the change in his appearance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

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

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

one of four equal parts

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The old man is looking very ill, however; I was quite struck by the change in his appearance.

on the contrary

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading I do not think that situation healthy; I feel very glad you and Elsie have both left it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The old man is looking very ill, however; I was quite struck by the change in his appearance.

express a supposition

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I do not think that situation healthy; I feel very glad you and Elsie have both left it.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

precisely as stated

From this reading The old man is looking very ill, however; I was quite struck by the change in his appearance.

possessive form of “walker” — New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

in or at the place that

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

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

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

which person or people

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A Letter From Australia For Francis, Which Causes Surprise In An Unexpected Quarter A few weeks after the return of Mr. Phillips with his family, his sister Harriett, and our friends Jane and Elsie to London, where the courtship, or rather dangling, of Mr. Brandon was going on in the same uninteresting manner, but with no apparent jar to prevent its leading to matrimony at last, Jane was surprised by the sight of her cousin Francis, who said he had come to the metropolis, chiefly for the purpose of seeing her.

produce a literary work

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I called at Peggy Walker's, before I left Scotland;" said Francis, "but the family write to you so frequently that I suppose you know all the news.