Chapter III

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

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

later than; following

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

anew

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

(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 If I received what I wanted, I promised myself a treat I had been looking forward to all my life.

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

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

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

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

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

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

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

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

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

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

the largest city in Vermont; located in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain; site of the University of Vermont

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

half the width of an em

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

at any time

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

showing approval

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading If I received what I wanted, I promised myself a treat I had been looking forward to all my life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

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

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

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

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

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

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If I received what I wanted, I promised myself a treat I had been looking forward to all my life.

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

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading If I received what I wanted, I promised myself a treat I had been looking forward to all my life.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

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

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading If I received what I wanted, I promised myself a treat I had been looking forward to all my life.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

engage in

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

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

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

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

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading If I received what I wanted, I promised myself a treat I had been looking forward to all my life.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading If I received what I wanted, I promised myself a treat I had been looking forward to all my life.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

have in common

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

the season of growth

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

in a studious manner

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

a quantity of money

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

express a supposition

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

carry out

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

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

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

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

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

interact in a certain way

From this reading If I received what I wanted, I promised myself a treat I had been looking forward to all my life.

being four more than twenty

From this reading Before it had been twenty-four hours "on the line," I had received several tempting offers for it; but as I had set my heart on obtaining a certain sum, and was determined not to accept less, you may suppose I did not give them much attention.

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

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

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From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

the activity of making visits

From this reading Ever since I first became an exhibitor at Burlington House, I have made it a rule to studiously avoid visiting the gallery after varnishing day.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading If I received what I wanted, I promised myself a treat I had been looking forward to all my life.

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

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

(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 As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading If I received what I wanted, I promised myself a treat I had been looking forward to all my life.

belonging to which person

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

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

From this reading In that case I would take a long holiday, and, instead of spending the next winter in England, would start for Egypt in the autumn, taking in Italy _en route_, make my way up the Nile, and be home again, all being well, in the spring, or, at latest, during the early days of summer.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As you are aware, my picture that year was hung in an excellent position, was favourably received by those for whose criticism I had any sort of respect, attracted its fair share of attention from the general public, and, as a result, brought me as near contentment as a man can well hope or expect to be in this world.