Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

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

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

(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 On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

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

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

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From this reading It was in readiness to convey Lady Coke and Lady Betty Cochrane into Sussex.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

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From this reading It was in readiness to convey Lady Coke and Lady Betty Cochrane into Sussex.

carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal

From this reading It was in readiness to convey Lady Coke and Lady Betty Cochrane into Sussex.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading It was in readiness to convey Lady Coke and Lady Betty Cochrane into Sussex.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

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

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

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

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

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

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

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

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

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

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

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

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

not in action or at work

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

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

From this reading It was in readiness to convey Lady Coke and Lady Betty Cochrane into Sussex.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was in readiness to convey Lady Coke and Lady Betty Cochrane into Sussex.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in readiness to convey Lady Coke and Lady Betty Cochrane into Sussex.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was in readiness to convey Lady Coke and Lady Betty Cochrane into Sussex.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

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 Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

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From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

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

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

comparative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

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

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

not any; not one

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

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

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

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

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

on one occasion

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

a human being

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

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From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

participate in games or sport

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading It was in readiness to convey Lady Coke and Lady Betty Cochrane into Sussex.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

make square

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

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

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century

From this reading It was in readiness to convey Lady Coke and Lady Betty Cochrane into Sussex.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

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

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

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

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

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

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

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

From this reading It was in readiness to convey Lady Coke and Lady Betty Cochrane into Sussex.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE FIRST STAGE A week later the sun of a bright May morning shone on King's Square, once known as Monmouth, now as Soho, Square.

in or at the place that

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

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

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.

which person or people

From this reading On the steps of the house lounged no less a person than the duke himself; who, unlike his proud Grace of Petworth, was at no pains to play a part.

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

From this reading On the contrary, he sunned himself where he pleased, nor thought it beneath him to display the anxiety on his daughter's account which would have become a meaner man.

a late time of life

From this reading Before the duke's town house on the east side of the Square--on the left of the King's Statue which then, and for many years to come, faced Monmouth House--a travelling carriage waited, attended by a pair of mounted grooms, and watched at a respectful distance by a half-circle of idle loungers.