Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

(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 Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

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

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

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

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

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

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

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From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

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

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

divisible by two

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

every person

From this reading Everybody was there.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

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

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

set up or found

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

possessive form of “gresham” — English financier (1519-1579)

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

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

From this reading “Halloa,--you here?” said Phineas.

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

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Halloa,--you here?” said Phineas.

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

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

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

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

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

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

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

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

the force of workers available

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle)

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

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From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

first in rank or degree

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

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

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Halloa,--you here?” said Phineas.

plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

plural of “staircase” — a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

dependable

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

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

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

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

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

in the direction of

From this reading Phineas found that even Lord Chiltern was come, as he stumbled across his friend on the first foot-ground that he gained in his ascent towards the rooms.

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

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

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

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

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

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

at the time that

From this reading The Prime Minister’s House The rooms and passages and staircases at Mrs. Gresham’s house were very crowded when Phineas arrived there.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Men of all shades of politics were there, and the wives and daughters of such men; and there was a streak of royalty in one of the saloons, and a whole rainbow of foreign ministers with their stars, and two blue ribbons were to be seen together on the first landing-place, with a stout lady between them carrying diamonds enough to load a pannier.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Halloa,--you here?” said Phineas.