Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

have an effect upon

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

later than; following

From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

(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 The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

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

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

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

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

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

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

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From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

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

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

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

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

past form of “chill” — depress or discourage

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

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

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

dearly loved

From this reading "Nay, my dear Audley, forgive me.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

put on clothes

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

move gently or carefully

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

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From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

construct, build, or erect

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

divisible by two

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

to or in any or all places

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading "Nay, my dear Audley, forgive me.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

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

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

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

From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

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

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

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

From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

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

From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

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

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

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

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

and nothing more

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

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From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

a room where books are kept

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

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

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

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

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

come together

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

the force of workers available

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

used to form the superlative

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

a form of address for a man

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

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

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Nay, my dear Audley, forgive me.

an old word for “no”

From this reading "Nay, my dear Audley, forgive me.

an ornamental white cravat

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

the arrangement of the body and its limbs

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

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

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

plural of “scorn” — lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

from appearances alone

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

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

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

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

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

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

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

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

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

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

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

which person or people

From this reading The two gentlemen were in Audley's library,--Mr. Egerton, as usual, buttoned up, seated in his chair, in the erect posture of a man who scorns "inglorious ease;" Harley, as usual, thrown at length on the sofa., his long hair in careless curls, his neckcloth loose, his habiliments flowing simplex mundit is, indeed, his grace all his own; seemingly negligent, never slovenly; at ease everywhere and with every one, even with Mr. Audley Egerton, who chilled or awed the ease out of most people.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thus said Audley Egerton to Lord L'Estrange, with whom he had been riding (after the toils of his office).

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading You will meet the most eminent men of our party; surely they are worth your study, philosopher that you affect to be."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But do come; change your dress, return and dine with me; you will have just time, Harley.