Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

later than; following

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

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From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

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

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

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

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

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

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The tastes, habits, and pursuits of those with whom he spent his time were delightful, no doubt, but they were costly.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

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From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading The tastes, habits, and pursuits of those with whom he spent his time were delightful, no doubt, but they were costly.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

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From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The tastes, habits, and pursuits of those with whom he spent his time were delightful, no doubt, but they were costly.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The tastes, habits, and pursuits of those with whom he spent his time were delightful, no doubt, but they were costly.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

to or in any or all places

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading The tastes, habits, and pursuits of those with whom he spent his time were delightful, no doubt, but they were costly.

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

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

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

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

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

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

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

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

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

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

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From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

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

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

defying expression or description

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

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From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

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

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

carefree and happy and lighthearted

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

temporary living quarters

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

plural of “lunch” — a midday meal

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

the force of workers available

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

as might be expected

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

not any; not one

From this reading The tastes, habits, and pursuits of those with whom he spent his time were delightful, no doubt, but they were costly.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

participate in games or sport

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

a full supply

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading The tastes, habits, and pursuits of those with whom he spent his time were delightful, no doubt, but they were costly.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

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From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

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From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

something that remunerates

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The tastes, habits, and pursuits of those with whom he spent his time were delightful, no doubt, but they were costly.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

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

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

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

From this reading The tastes, habits, and pursuits of those with whom he spent his time were delightful, no doubt, but they were costly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

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

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The tastes, habits, and pursuits of those with whom he spent his time were delightful, no doubt, but they were costly.

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

From this reading The tastes, habits, and pursuits of those with whom he spent his time were delightful, no doubt, but they were costly.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The tastes, habits, and pursuits of those with whom he spent his time were delightful, no doubt, but they were costly.

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

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

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From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

a gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the banker up to but not exceeding 21

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

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

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.

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

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

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

From this reading The tastes, habits, and pursuits of those with whom he spent his time were delightful, no doubt, but they were costly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

in or at the place that

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

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

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The tastes, habits, and pursuits of those with whom he spent his time were delightful, no doubt, but they were costly.

a human being; “wight” is an archaic term

From this reading He was greatly in debt, and although his salary from Lord Wight and his literary earnings represented a sure income, it stood at what he called the "early hundreds."

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading A box at the play; the cricket-match party, little dinners, and a rubber of whist, or a quiet game of vingt-et-un; the lunches here, the suppers there; the country houses where, in the winter, one could dine and sleep and hunt the next day, and, in the autumn, shoot, and, in the summer, flirt; the attendance at race-meetings, balls, and weddings; journeys to the Continent, civilities everywhere,--in fact, the whole business of society--no matter how modestly done--demands money.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Robert, after his interview with the priest, returned to his old lodgings in a top floor of Vigo Street--for he had left Almouth House, where Reckage's hospitality, kind as it was, suited neither his pride nor his mood.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Most young men are naturally fond of brilliant, light-hearted companions, plenty of amusement, and that indescribable treasure known as the _joie de vivre_.