Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

anew

From this reading Before starting for town he singled it out from the rest and read it again.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

replying

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

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

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

on or to one side

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before starting for town he singled it out from the rest and read it again.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "They've put that pretty child on to me again," he said.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge

From this reading Then, standing up, the letter still in his hand, he gave vent to his feelings on the subject, for the enlightenment of his sister.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

a social unit living together

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Then, standing up, the letter still in his hand, he gave vent to his feelings on the subject, for the enlightenment of his sister.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Before starting for town he singled it out from the rest and read it again.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

a man of refinement

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Then, standing up, the letter still in his hand, he gave vent to his feelings on the subject, for the enlightenment of his sister.

something written by hand

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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 Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading "They've put that pretty child on to me again," he said.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

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From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Before starting for town he singled it out from the rest and read it again.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "They've put that pretty child on to me again," he said.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Before starting for town he singled it out from the rest and read it again.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "They've put that pretty child on to me again," he said.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

do one's shopping

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

a gesture involving the shoulders

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

past form of “single” — hit a single

From this reading Before starting for town he singled it out from the rest and read it again.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Then, standing up, the letter still in his hand, he gave vent to his feelings on the subject, for the enlightenment of his sister.

indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

having a supporting base

From this reading Then, standing up, the letter still in his hand, he gave vent to his feelings on the subject, for the enlightenment of his sister.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Before starting for town he singled it out from the rest and read it again.

not in physical motion

From this reading Then, standing up, the letter still in his hand, he gave vent to his feelings on the subject, for the enlightenment of his sister.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Then, standing up, the letter still in his hand, he gave vent to his feelings on the subject, for the enlightenment of his sister.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, standing up, the letter still in his hand, he gave vent to his feelings on the subject, for the enlightenment of his sister.

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From this reading "They've put that pretty child on to me again," he said.

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

From this reading He read the letter among others as he ate his breakfast, gave a shrug and a snort of impatience, and put it aside on a little heap of those which required answering.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Before starting for town he singled it out from the rest and read it again.

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

From this reading Then, standing up, the letter still in his hand, he gave vent to his feelings on the subject, for the enlightenment of his sister.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading Then, standing up, the letter still in his hand, he gave vent to his feelings on the subject, for the enlightenment of his sister.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.

which person or people

From this reading Sir Francis Makes A Call The letter in which Deleah, in her most careful handwriting and in formal language, set forth her prayer that for her mother's sake Sir Francis Forcus, who had already shown her family such generous kindness, should buy off her brother Bernard; he, having left Mr. George Boult's shop at Ingleby, and now enlisted in such and such a regiment--was addressed to that gentleman at his private residence, The Court, Cashelthorpe.