personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The major, under the circumstances, ventured to press his new acquaintance to comply with their desire; but Mr. Ferrers became immediately very reserved, and the Consul desisted.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
anew
From this reading Mr. Ferrers declined the invitation; but begged to be permitted to pay his respects again at the casino, in the evening.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Towards sunset, however, mounted on his Barbary ass, Mr. Ferrers again appeared at the gate of the casino, as mild and agreeable as before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Towards sunset, however, mounted on his Barbary ass, Mr. Ferrers again appeared at the gate of the casino, as mild and agreeable as before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Towards sunset, however, mounted on his Barbary ass, Mr. Ferrers again appeared at the gate of the casino, as mild and agreeable as before.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Towards sunset, however, mounted on his Barbary ass, Mr. Ferrers again appeared at the gate of the casino, as mild and agreeable as before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Ferrers declined the invitation; but begged to be permitted to pay his respects again at the casino, in the evening.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading They drank their coffee and ate their fruit, chatted and sang, and again repaired to the pavilion.
BarbarynounUS /ˈbɑːrbəri/
a region of northern Africa on the Mediterranean coast between Egypt and Gibraltar; was used as a base for pirates from the 16th to 19th centuries
From this reading Towards sunset, however, mounted on his Barbary ass, Mr. Ferrers again appeared at the gate of the casino, as mild and agreeable as before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Ferrers declined the invitation; but begged to be permitted to pay his respects again at the casino, in the evening.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The major, under the circumstances, ventured to press his new acquaintance to comply with their desire; but Mr. Ferrers became immediately very reserved, and the Consul desisted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Towards sunset, however, mounted on his Barbary ass, Mr. Ferrers again appeared at the gate of the casino, as mild and agreeable as before.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Mr. Ferrers declined the invitation; but begged to be permitted to pay his respects again at the casino, in the evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Ferrers declined the invitation; but begged to be permitted to pay his respects again at the casino, in the evening.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
casinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading Mr. Ferrers declined the invitation; but begged to be permitted to pay his respects again at the casino, in the evening.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading They drank their coffee and ate their fruit, chatted and sang, and again repaired to the pavilion.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The major, under the circumstances, ventured to press his new acquaintance to comply with their desire; but Mr. Ferrers became immediately very reserved, and the Consul desisted.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading They drank their coffee and ate their fruit, chatted and sang, and again repaired to the pavilion.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading The major, under the circumstances, ventured to press his new acquaintance to comply with their desire; but Mr. Ferrers became immediately very reserved, and the Consul desisted.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
ConsulsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəlz/
plural of “consul” — a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Mr. Ferrers declined the invitation; but begged to be permitted to pay his respects again at the casino, in the evening.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The major, under the circumstances, ventured to press his new acquaintance to comply with their desire; but Mr. Ferrers became immediately very reserved, and the Consul desisted.
desisted
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From this reading The major, under the circumstances, ventured to press his new acquaintance to comply with their desire; but Mr. Ferrers became immediately very reserved, and the Consul desisted.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
DinesverbUS /daɪnz/
third-person singular of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading They drank their coffee and ate their fruit, chatted and sang, and again repaired to the pavilion.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mr. Ferrers declined the invitation; but begged to be permitted to pay his respects again at the casino, in the evening.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
Ferrers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading They drank their coffee and ate their fruit, chatted and sang, and again repaired to the pavilion.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Towards sunset, however, mounted on his Barbary ass, Mr. Ferrers again appeared at the gate of the casino, as mild and agreeable as before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Towards sunset, however, mounted on his Barbary ass, Mr. Ferrers again appeared at the gate of the casino, as mild and agreeable as before.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Mr. Ferrers declined the invitation; but begged to be permitted to pay his respects again at the casino, in the evening.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The major, under the circumstances, ventured to press his new acquaintance to comply with their desire; but Mr. Ferrers became immediately very reserved, and the Consul desisted.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Towards sunset, however, mounted on his Barbary ass, Mr. Ferrers again appeared at the gate of the casino, as mild and agreeable as before.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Towards sunset, however, mounted on his Barbary ass, Mr. Ferrers again appeared at the gate of the casino, as mild and agreeable as before.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The major, under the circumstances, ventured to press his new acquaintance to comply with their desire; but Mr. Ferrers became immediately very reserved, and the Consul desisted.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Towards sunset, however, mounted on his Barbary ass, Mr. Ferrers again appeared at the gate of the casino, as mild and agreeable as before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Towards sunset, however, mounted on his Barbary ass, Mr. Ferrers again appeared at the gate of the casino, as mild and agreeable as before.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading They drank their coffee and ate their fruit, chatted and sang, and again repaired to the pavilion.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Mr. Ferrers declined the invitation; but begged to be permitted to pay his respects again at the casino, in the evening.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Mr. Ferrers declined the invitation; but begged to be permitted to pay his respects again at the casino, in the evening.
Ponsonby
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From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The major, under the circumstances, ventured to press his new acquaintance to comply with their desire; but Mr. Ferrers became immediately very reserved, and the Consul desisted.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading They drank their coffee and ate their fruit, chatted and sang, and again repaired to the pavilion.
express the need or desire for
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading The major, under the circumstances, ventured to press his new acquaintance to comply with their desire; but Mr. Ferrers became immediately very reserved, and the Consul desisted.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Mr. Ferrers declined the invitation; but begged to be permitted to pay his respects again at the casino, in the evening.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading They drank their coffee and ate their fruit, chatted and sang, and again repaired to the pavilion.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Towards sunset, however, mounted on his Barbary ass, Mr. Ferrers again appeared at the gate of the casino, as mild and agreeable as before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The major, under the circumstances, ventured to press his new acquaintance to comply with their desire; but Mr. Ferrers became immediately very reserved, and the Consul desisted.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They drank their coffee and ate their fruit, chatted and sang, and again repaired to the pavilion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards sunset, however, mounted on his Barbary ass, Mr. Ferrers again appeared at the gate of the casino, as mild and agreeable as before.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The major, under the circumstances, ventured to press his new acquaintance to comply with their desire; but Mr. Ferrers became immediately very reserved, and the Consul desisted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading The major, under the circumstances, ventured to press his new acquaintance to comply with their desire; but Mr. Ferrers became immediately very reserved, and the Consul desisted.
precisely as stated
From this reading The major, under the circumstances, ventured to press his new acquaintance to comply with their desire; but Mr. Ferrers became immediately very reserved, and the Consul desisted.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Mr. Ferrers Dines with the Consul_ THE next morning, Mr. Ferrers sent his portfolio to Miss Ponsonby, to the Consuls house, in the city; and her father called upon him immediately afterwards, to return his original visit, and to request him to dine with them.
