used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
acquaintanceshipnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/
a relationship less intimate than friendship
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
Canthorpe
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From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
apart from; not including
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
how
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From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
ten 10s
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
Hôtel
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From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
full of life and energy
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
Quillac
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From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
rareradjectiveUS /ˈrerər/
comparative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I arrived in Paris a few days after, and took up my abode at the Hôtel Quillac, then one of the most splendid in the capital.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
at the time that
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
in or at the place that
From this reading This did not, however, prevent their feeling--as I could perceive they felt--a most lively curiosity as to what might have been my former life, where it had been passed, and how.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Mr. Fox and Colonel Canthorpe received me most courteously, willingly accepting my guidance in their visits to the various objects of interest that this glorious city contains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such a knowledge of the language as I possessed was a rarer gift at that time than it now is, when education and foreign travel are so widely enjoyed; and I could plainly see that they regarded their chance acquaintanceship with me as quite a piece of good fortune.
but in spite of that
From this reading Too well bred to suffer this anxiety of theirs to appear, except by a mere accident, yet it was evident to me, by a hundred little circumstances, how it formed a constant subject of conversation between them.
