used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It might be well that Sir Peregrine should preach his sermon, and well that Lucius should hear it; but for herself it would, she thought, have been more comfortable for her to eat her dinner alone.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DINNER AT THE CLEEVE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
CLEEVE
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From this reading DINNER AT THE CLEEVE.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It might be well that Sir Peregrine should preach his sermon, and well that Lucius should hear it; but for herself it would, she thought, have been more comfortable for her to eat her dinner alone.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DINNER AT THE CLEEVE.
take in solid food
From this reading It might be well that Sir Peregrine should preach his sermon, and well that Lucius should hear it; but for herself it would, she thought, have been more comfortable for her to eat her dinner alone.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
set up or found
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
guanonounUS /ˈɡwɑːnoʊ/
the excrement of sea birds; used as fertilizer
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It might be well that Sir Peregrine should preach his sermon, and well that Lucius should hear it; but for herself it would, she thought, have been more comfortable for her to eat her dinner alone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
Lucius
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From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
manianounUS /ˈmeɪniə/
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It might be well that Sir Peregrine should preach his sermon, and well that Lucius should hear it; but for herself it would, she thought, have been more comfortable for her to eat her dinner alone.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
a brief written record
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
Orme
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From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
outweighedverbUS /aʊˈtweɪd/
past form of “outweigh” — be heavier than
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
PeregrinenounUS /ˈperəɡriːn/
a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading It might be well that Sir Peregrine should preach his sermon, and well that Lucius should hear it; but for herself it would, she thought, have been more comfortable for her to eat her dinner alone.
more desirable than another
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading It might be well that Sir Peregrine should preach his sermon, and well that Lucius should hear it; but for herself it would, she thought, have been more comfortable for her to eat her dinner alone.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
term of address for a man
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
a male human offspring
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DINNER AT THE CLEEVE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It might be well that Sir Peregrine should preach his sermon, and well that Lucius should hear it; but for herself it would, she thought, have been more comfortable for her to eat her dinner alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Mason on her return from London found a note from Mrs. Orme asking both her and her son to dine at The Cleeve on the following day.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It might be well that Sir Peregrine should preach his sermon, and well that Lucius should hear it; but for herself it would, she thought, have been more comfortable for her to eat her dinner alone.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Indeed, her uneasiness on that guano matter had been so outweighed by worse uneasiness from another source, that she had become, if not indifferent, at any rate tranquil on the subject.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As it had been already settled between her and Sir Peregrine that Lucius should dine there in order that he might be talked to respecting his mania for guano, the invitation could not be refused; but, as for Lady Mason herself, she would much have preferred to remain at home.
