Chapter XVI

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

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Can't we get any one better than that?"

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Lionel asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Can't we get any one better than that?"

eat an early morning meal

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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From this reading "Can't we get any one better than that?"

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

recognizable; marked

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Can't we get any one better than that?"

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From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

in an idle manner

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

plural of “leaning” — an inclination to do something

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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From this reading Lionel asked.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

come together

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

the force of workers available

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

the mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament

From this reading "Mr. Dabney is very nice," said Naomi.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "Mr. Dabney is very nice," said Naomi.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Can't we get any one better than that?"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

in other respects or ways

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

a person who rescues you from harm or danger

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Mr. Dabney is very nice," said Naomi.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

in the direction of

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

the topmost one of two

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Mr. Dabney is very nice," said Naomi.

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

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Can't we get any one better than that?"

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

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

which person or people

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.

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From this reading DABNEY OF _THE BALANCE_ MEETS MORE THAN HIS MATCH, AND FINDS A RESCUER The breakfast table, which is the Wynnes' Upper House, setting the seal, or otherwise, upon schemes that have been comparatively idly adumbrated at other times and in other places, having decided that Grandmamma, who had leanings towards literary men, would like to meet an author, it was agreed that I should bring Mr. Dabney to dinner on Saturday.