Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

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

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

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

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

react verbally

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

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

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

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

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

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From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

exhale hard

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading "Of course, a little martyrdom just now suits her book excellently.

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From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

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

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

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

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

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From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course, a little martyrdom just now suits her book excellently.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

a room used for dining

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

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From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

extremely well

From this reading "Of course, a little martyrdom just now suits her book excellently.

a social unit living together

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

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

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

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

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

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

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

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

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

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

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

in an indignant manner

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

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

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

and nothing more

From this reading "Of course, a little martyrdom just now suits her book excellently.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

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

From this reading "Of course, a little martyrdom just now suits her book excellently.

full of life and energy

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

From this reading "Of course, a little martyrdom just now suits her book excellently.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

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From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

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

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

not any; not one

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Of course, a little martyrdom just now suits her book excellently.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

plural of “public” — people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

planned secretly

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

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

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

express in words

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

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

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

a male human offspring

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

make square

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

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From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

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

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

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

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading "Of course, a little martyrdom just now suits her book excellently.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

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

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

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

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

a special situation

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

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From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

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

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

precisely as stated

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

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From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

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

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

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

From this reading The newspapers of the morning following these events--that is to say, of Saturday, July 5--gave very lively accounts of the East End meeting, at which, as some put it, Lady Maxwell "had got her answer" from the East End mob.

which person or people

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

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

From this reading "A put-up thing, the whole business," said Mrs. Watton, indignantly, to her son Harding, as she handed him the "Observer," on the Sunday morning, in the dining-room of the family house in Tilney Street.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

to a great degree

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Maxwells went down alone to Brookshire, and the curious visitors who called in St. James's Square "to inquire" came away with nothing to report.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The stone-throwing, the blow, the woman, and the cause were widely discussed that same day throughout the clubs and drawing-rooms of Mayfair and Belgravia, no less than among the clubs and "publics" of the East End; and the guests at country-house parties as they hurried out of town for the Sunday, carried the gossip of the matter far and wide.