Chapter XIII · Disappointed

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

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

third-person singular of “accrue” — grow by addition

From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

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

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

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

From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

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

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

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From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

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

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

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From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

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From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

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From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

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From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

at any time

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

apart from; not including

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

extremely pleasing

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

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From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

marked by refinement in taste and manners

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

the most powerful members of a society

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

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From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

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

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

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

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

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

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

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

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

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

From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

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

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

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

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

and nothing more

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

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

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

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

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

plural of “marshland” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

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From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

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From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

above and across; more than

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

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

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

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From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

go across or through

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

make square

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

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From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

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From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

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From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

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From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

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

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

coming next after the twenty-ninth in position

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

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

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

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

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

having come into contact

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

an old word for “to”

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

precisely as stated

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

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

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

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

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

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

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

which person or people

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Montague Stondon, Esquire, barrister-at-law, heir presumptive to Marshlands, fifteenth, or twentieth, or thirtieth cousin, or something equally near of kin to the man who had just taken unto himself a wife, lived in Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, in a house which commanded in front a cheerful view of the other side of the way, and at the back looked out over Tattersall’s to St. George’s Hospital.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading It was not a large house, it was not a convenient one, it was far and away too expensive for Mr. Stondon’s means; but it was sufficiently genteel, it was within five minutes of the Row, it was close to the Green Park, it touched elbows with Belgrave Square, and altogether suited the barrister as well as any house is ever likely to suit any man who is overwhelmed with debt, and who, having the tastes of a millionaire, is often at his wits’ end to know where to raise twenty pounds.

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

From this reading The earth would not be a very cheerful dwelling-place if it were beyond reach of the sun’s rays, and in the opinion of Montague Stondon the sun never rose except about Belgrave Square and those other regions affected by the nobility and gentry of England.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you are not bidden to a banquet, I cannot see the precise pleasure that accrues from beholding others partaking of it.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you have not the means to visit with his Grace the Duke, it is beyond my capacity to understand why you should pay fabulous rents for the mere enjoyment of living near his Grace, and seeing her Grace’s carriage pass your door; but Montague Stondon felt that there was a satisfaction in residing within call of nobility, and that their footmen, their equipages, their crests, and coats of arms conferred a certain importance on him.