Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading The news of Geoffrey's resignation of office was a tonic to Maurice's new energy.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

(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 He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

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

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

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

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

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

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Felicia preceded them with the friend at whose house they had dined.

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

any large and important church

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

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

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

preventing movement

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way

From this reading It spurred him to fuller deserving of such sacrifice.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Felicia preceded them with the friend at whose house they had dined.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading The news of Geoffrey's resignation of office was a tonic to Maurice's new energy.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

at any time

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Felicia preceded them with the friend at whose house they had dined.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading It spurred him to fuller deserving of such sacrifice.

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From this reading The news of Geoffrey's resignation of office was a tonic to Maurice's new energy.

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

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

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

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It spurred him to fuller deserving of such sacrifice.

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

From this reading Felicia preceded them with the friend at whose house they had dined.

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

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

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

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It spurred him to fuller deserving of such sacrifice.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

go away from a place

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

-ing form of “loiter” — be about

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

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From this reading The news of Geoffrey's resignation of office was a tonic to Maurice's new energy.

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

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

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

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The news of Geoffrey's resignation of office was a tonic to Maurice's new energy.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The news of Geoffrey's resignation of office was a tonic to Maurice's new energy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The news of Geoffrey's resignation of office was a tonic to Maurice's new energy.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The news of Geoffrey's resignation of office was a tonic to Maurice's new energy.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

the ability to think and act independently

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

above and across; more than

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

by chance

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading Felicia preceded them with the friend at whose house they had dined.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

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From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

acceptance of despair

From this reading The news of Geoffrey's resignation of office was a tonic to Maurice's new energy.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading It spurred him to fuller deserving of such sacrifice.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate

From this reading It spurred him to fuller deserving of such sacrifice.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It spurred him to fuller deserving of such sacrifice.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

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

From this reading The news of Geoffrey's resignation of office was a tonic to Maurice's new energy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Felicia preceded them with the friend at whose house they had dined.

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

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.

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

From this reading The news of Geoffrey's resignation of office was a tonic to Maurice's new energy.

of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue

From this reading The news of Geoffrey's resignation of office was a tonic to Maurice's new energy.

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

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

forceful exertion

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

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

From this reading The news of Geoffrey's resignation of office was a tonic to Maurice's new energy.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

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

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

belonging to which person

From this reading Felicia preceded them with the friend at whose house they had dined.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

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

From this reading He finished the portrait over which he had been loitering, with a sudden vigour that seemed in its auspicious result to promise more originality than he had ever shown, and in pursuance of the new resolution, he accepted another order--a dull and wealthy old ecclesiastic in a cathedral town--an order, in spite of remunerativeness, that he would certainly have refused a month before, as absolutely clogging to all inspiration.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I shall have to leave Felicia to you for perhaps over a fortnight," he said to Mr. Merrick, as, in a hansom they drove to an evening party.