used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
in the past
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
at or in or to any place
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
behooped
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From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
bewigged
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From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
bulbousadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlbəs/
shaped like a bulb
From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
caricaturist's
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From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
a period of 100 years
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
cheatverbUS /tʃiːt/
deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
consultationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
a female human offspring
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
Dr
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From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
else
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From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
let have
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
only a very short time before
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
Harley
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From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
conformity or harmony
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
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 Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
take in marriage
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
monstrouslyadverb
in a hideous manner
From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
presumptiveadjectiveUS /priˈzʌmptɪv/
having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
recuperateverbUS /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/
regain or make up for
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
try to get or reach
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
shrubberies
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From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
a male human offspring
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
SpanounUS /spɑː/
a health resort near a spring or at the seaside
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
Spaborough
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From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
Strathspey
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From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the caricaturist's representation a line of monstrously behooped and bewigged ladies and of gentlemen with bulbous red noses stood upon a barren cliff gazing at the sea.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In his Harley Street consulting room a coloured print of the eighteenth century entitled _A Trip to Spaborough_ hung above the green marble clock that had been presented to him by a ruling sovereign for keeping his oldest daughter moderately sane long enough to marry the son of another ruling sovereign, and, what is more, cheat an heir presumptive with an heir apparent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That trip to Spaborough had become such a recognized formula in his consultations that it would hardly have been decent for Dr. Grant himself to seek anywhere else recreation from his practice.
a late time of life
From this reading Sir Hector Grant had bought it about fifteen years ago, to the relief of the many ladies whom in a professional capacity he had advised to recuperate their nerves at the famous old resort.
