Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

(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 The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

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

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

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

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

eagerly desirous

From this reading That he was very anxious to take her was certain.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

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

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Lady Glencora had spoken to her husband of children crying for the top brick of the chimney.

light carriage; pulled by a single horse

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading That he was very anxious to take her was certain.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Lady Glencora had spoken to her husband of children crying for the top brick of the chimney.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading Lady Glencora had spoken to her husband of children crying for the top brick of the chimney.

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From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

demanding attention

From this reading Lady Glencora had spoken to her husband of children crying for the top brick of the chimney.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

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

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

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

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

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

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

in a forcible manner

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

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From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

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From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

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From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

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

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

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 Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

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

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

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

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

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

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

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

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Lady Glencora had spoken to her husband of children crying for the top brick of the chimney.

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

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

and nothing more

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

a narrow way or road

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

engage in

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

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From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

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From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

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From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

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

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

by chance

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

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

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Lady Glencora had spoken to her husband of children crying for the top brick of the chimney.

carry out

From this reading That he was very anxious to take her was certain.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

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

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

a special situation

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The green brougham had already been often enough at the door in Park Lane to make his Grace feel that Madame Goesler’s company was very desirable,--was, perhaps, of all things left for his enjoyment, the one thing the most desirable.

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

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Lady Glencora had spoken to her husband of children crying for the top brick of the chimney.

precisely as stated

From this reading That he was very anxious to take her was certain.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

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

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

at the time that

From this reading Madame Goesler’s Politics It may be remembered that when Lady Glencora Palliser was shown into Madame Goesler’s room, Madame Goesler had just explained somewhat forcibly to the Duke of Omnium her reasons for refusing the loan of his Grace’s villa at Como.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

the words that are spoken

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.

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

From this reading She had told the Duke in so many words that she did not mean to give the world an opportunity of maligning her, and it would then have been left to the Duke to decide whether any other arrangements might have been made for taking Madame Goesler to Como, had he not been interrupted.