Chapter XXV

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

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

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

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

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

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

the two together, not just one

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

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From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

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

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading So it was that Lord Spencer found it waiting his convenience for a very different purpose.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

a female human offspring

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading So it was that Lord Spencer found it waiting his convenience for a very different purpose.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

any strong feeling

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

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

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So it was that Lord Spencer found it waiting his convenience for a very different purpose.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

set up or found

From this reading So it was that Lord Spencer found it waiting his convenience for a very different purpose.

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From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

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

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

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

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

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

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

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

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

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

From this reading So it was that Lord Spencer found it waiting his convenience for a very different purpose.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

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

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it was that Lord Spencer found it waiting his convenience for a very different purpose.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

a largely agricultural county in central England

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

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

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

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

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

inflected form of “mistake” — identify incorrectly

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

on one occasion

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

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

From this reading So it was that Lord Spencer found it waiting his convenience for a very different purpose.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it was that Lord Spencer found it waiting his convenience for a very different purpose.

English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)

From this reading So it was that Lord Spencer found it waiting his convenience for a very different purpose.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

feeling self-importance

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

carry out

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So it was that Lord Spencer found it waiting his convenience for a very different purpose.

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

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

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

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading As he rode through the dark streets of London that night, a link-boy running at the horses’ heads, a tumult of strange feelings struggled in his bosom.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

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

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

precisely as stated

From this reading So it was that Lord Spencer found it waiting his convenience for a very different purpose.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

vigorous and animated

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

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

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

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

From this reading SECRETARY VERNON AT the door of Leicester House Lady Clancarty’s coach stood waiting to take her to the ball at my Lord Bridgewater’s, and she had quite forgotten both the ball—which was a grand affair—and the coach.

which person or people

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

belonging to which person

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He entered it at once and directed the coachman to go to Westminster to the house of the Under Secretary of State, and away the great, rumbling, emblazoned coach rolled on its deadly errand, not freighted with the charming and vivacious countess but with a young nobleman, whose heart swelled with passion and another emotion, which his lordship mistook for virtue—the virtue of the Roman who slew his daughter.