Chapter II

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

From this reading WANTED--A CHAPERON Aloysius Stanley, Secretary of a South American Embassy, was not happy.

later than; following

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

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From this reading WANTED--A CHAPERON Aloysius Stanley, Secretary of a South American Embassy, was not happy.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading WANTED--A CHAPERON Aloysius Stanley, Secretary of a South American Embassy, was not happy.

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

From this reading Of good family, and large fortune, he had attained a social position, which not a few might envy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

achieved or reached

From this reading Of good family, and large fortune, he had attained a social position, which not a few might envy.

for the reason that

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

brought into existence

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

From this reading WANTED--A CHAPERON Aloysius Stanley, Secretary of a South American Embassy, was not happy.

past form of “christen” — administer baptism to

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Yet he was counted one of the most fortunate young men in London.

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

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

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From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading WANTED--A CHAPERON Aloysius Stanley, Secretary of a South American Embassy, was not happy.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading Of good family, and large fortune, he had attained a social position, which not a few might envy.

a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

a social unit living together

From this reading Of good family, and large fortune, he had attained a social position, which not a few might envy.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Of good family, and large fortune, he had attained a social position, which not a few might envy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Yet he was counted one of the most fortunate young men in London.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Of good family, and large fortune, he had attained a social position, which not a few might envy.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Of good family, and large fortune, he had attained a social position, which not a few might envy.

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

From this reading Of good family, and large fortune, he had attained a social position, which not a few might envy.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading WANTED--A CHAPERON Aloysius Stanley, Secretary of a South American Embassy, was not happy.

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

From this reading Yet he was counted one of the most fortunate young men in London.

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

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

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

From this reading Yet he was counted one of the most fortunate young men in London.

extremely silly or stupid

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

in a close manner

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Of good family, and large fortune, he had attained a social position, which not a few might envy.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

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

From this reading Yet he was counted one of the most fortunate young men in London.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

the force of workers available

From this reading Yet he was counted one of the most fortunate young men in London.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Of good family, and large fortune, he had attained a social position, which not a few might envy.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Yet he was counted one of the most fortunate young men in London.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

not any; not one

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WANTED--A CHAPERON Aloysius Stanley, Secretary of a South American Embassy, was not happy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WANTED--A CHAPERON Aloysius Stanley, Secretary of a South American Embassy, was not happy.

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From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yet he was counted one of the most fortunate young men in London.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

by chance

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Of good family, and large fortune, he had attained a social position, which not a few might envy.

plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading WANTED--A CHAPERON Aloysius Stanley, Secretary of a South American Embassy, was not happy.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Of good family, and large fortune, he had attained a social position, which not a few might envy.

a male human offspring

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading WANTED--A CHAPERON Aloysius Stanley, Secretary of a South American Embassy, was not happy.

express in speech

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading WANTED--A CHAPERON Aloysius Stanley, Secretary of a South American Embassy, was not happy.

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From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

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

From this reading Yet he was counted one of the most fortunate young men in London.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

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

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

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

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

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

From this reading His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading WANTED--A CHAPERON Aloysius Stanley, Secretary of a South American Embassy, was not happy.

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

From this reading WANTED--A CHAPERON Aloysius Stanley, Secretary of a South American Embassy, was not happy.

(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 His rooms faced the park, he belonged to the swellest and most inane club in town, was _ex officio_ a member of the Court, and knew at least two duchesses, not perhaps intimately, but well enough to speak to at a crush.

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

From this reading Of good family, and large fortune, he had attained a social position, which not a few might envy.

belonging to which person

From this reading He had been christened Aloysius, because his father owned a large plantation in a South American Republic--no, it was a Dictatorship then--and had named his son after the saint on whose day he had been born, out of consideration for the religious prejudices of the community.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet he was counted one of the most fortunate young men in London.

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

From this reading Yet he was counted one of the most fortunate young men in London.