Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

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From this reading Agnes has run away with David Rennes.

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From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

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

From this reading An extraordinary thing has happened.

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

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

the capital of the state of Maine

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

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From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

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

From this reading Agnes has run away with David Rennes.

French composer of romantic works (1803-1869)

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

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

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

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From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Agnes has run away with David Rennes.

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From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

a widow holding property received from her deceased husband

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

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From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

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From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading An extraordinary thing has happened.

an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

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

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading An extraordinary thing has happened.

English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

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

From this reading An extraordinary thing has happened.

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

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

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

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

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

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

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

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

wood of a larch tree

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

a brief written record

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

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

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

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From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

bring order and organization to

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

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

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

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

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

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From this reading Agnes has run away with David Rennes.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading The guests included Reckage himself, Orange, Charles Aumerle, the Dowager Countess of Larch, Hartley Penborough, Lady Augusta Hammit, and the Bishop of Calbury's chaplain,--the Rev. Edwin Pole-Knox.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Agnes has run away with David Rennes.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

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

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

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

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

possessive form of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

a special situation

From this reading An extraordinary thing has happened.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

at the time that

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

a Caucasian

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

which person or people

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Agnes has run away with David Rennes.

showing curiosity

From this reading Sara, arrayed in white satin and opals, sat at the piano playing the _Faust_ of Berlioz, and wondering whether she had really arranged her table to perfection, when the footman brought the following note--dashed off in pencil--from Lord Reckage:-- ALMOUTH HOUSE.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, under his daughter's command, had issued invitations for a dinner-party that same evening to a few friends, who, it was hoped, would support the Meeting which Reckage was endeavouring to organise as a protest against Dr. Temple's nomination.