Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

plural of “ace” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

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

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

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

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

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

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

qualified by reservations

From this reading Our purpose, however, is only conditional, for we foresee temptations which may render it difficult for us exactly to keep it.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

a conversation between two persons

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Our purpose, however, is only conditional, for we foresee temptations which may render it difficult for us exactly to keep it.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

equipment and supplies of a military force

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

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From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Our purpose, however, is only conditional, for we foresee temptations which may render it difficult for us exactly to keep it.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Our purpose, however, is only conditional, for we foresee temptations which may render it difficult for us exactly to keep it.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

realize beforehand

From this reading Our purpose, however, is only conditional, for we foresee temptations which may render it difficult for us exactly to keep it.

possessive form of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading FORTUNE'S FROLICS.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

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From this reading FORTUNE'S FROLICS.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

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

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

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

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

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

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Our purpose, however, is only conditional, for we foresee temptations which may render it difficult for us exactly to keep it.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

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

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

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

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Our purpose, however, is only conditional, for we foresee temptations which may render it difficult for us exactly to keep it.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

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

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

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From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Our purpose, however, is only conditional, for we foresee temptations which may render it difficult for us exactly to keep it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

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

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

and nothing more

From this reading Our purpose, however, is only conditional, for we foresee temptations which may render it difficult for us exactly to keep it.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

a human being

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

incited, especially deliberately, to anger

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Our purpose, however, is only conditional, for we foresee temptations which may render it difficult for us exactly to keep it.

on the contrary

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

cause to become

From this reading Our purpose, however, is only conditional, for we foresee temptations which may render it difficult for us exactly to keep it.

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From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

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From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

unusual or striking

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

express in speech

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

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From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading Our purpose, however, is only conditional, for we foresee temptations which may render it difficult for us exactly to keep it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

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

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

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

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Our purpose, however, is only conditional, for we foresee temptations which may render it difficult for us exactly to keep it.

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

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _The Provoked Husband._ Our history must now look a little backwards; and although it is rather foreign to our natural style of composition, it must speak more in narrative, and less in dialogue, rather telling what happened, than its effects upon the actors.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

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

From this reading Our purpose, however, is only conditional, for we foresee temptations which may render it difficult for us exactly to keep it.

belonging to which person

From this reading _Count Basset._ We gentlemen, whose carriages run on the four aces, are apt to have a wheel out of order.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.

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

From this reading The arrival of the young Earl of Etherington at the salutiferous fountain of St. Ronan's had produced the strongest sensation; especially, as it was joined with the singular accident of the attempt upon his lordship's person, as he took a short cut through the woods on foot, at a distance from his equipage and servants.