Chapter V

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

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

later than; following

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

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From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

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

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

United States educator who worked to improve race relations and educational opportunities for Black Americans (1875-1955)

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

a brother by marriage

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

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From this reading QU’ MON COEUR EN MARIAGE.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

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From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

past form of “deign” — do something that one considers to be below one's dignity

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

half the width of an em

From this reading QU’ MON COEUR EN MARIAGE.

divisible by two

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

at any time

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

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

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

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

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

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

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

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

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

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From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

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

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

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From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

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

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

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

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

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From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

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

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

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From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

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

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

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From this reading QU’ MON COEUR EN MARIAGE.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading QU’ MON COEUR EN MARIAGE.

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

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

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From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

not any; not one

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

and nothing more

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

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From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

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From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

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From this reading QU’ MON COEUR EN MARIAGE.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

a building where people go to eat

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

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

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

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

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

express a supposition

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

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From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

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

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

of or relating to the theater

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

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

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

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

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

in the direction of

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

a source of difficulty

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

on a floor above

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

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

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

at the time that

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

during the time that

From this reading When Maisrie Bethune and her grandfather returned home after the little dinner at the restaurant she went upstairs to her own room, while he proceeded to summon the landlady’s husband from the lower deeps.

which person or people

From this reading Forthwith the pallid-faced and nervous-eyed Hobson appeared; and he seemed to be more obsequious than ever towards the great man who had deigned to patronise his humble literary efforts, and had even got some of his verses printed in the Edinburgh _Weekly Chronicle_.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"

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

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

an affirmative

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Very hot evening, sir—yes, sir—would you like me to go and fetch you a little hice, sir?" said he, in his eager desire to please.

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

From this reading "No trouble, sir, if agreeable to you—remarkably ’ot for June, sir—theatres doing nothing, sir—only the ballet: you see, sir, the young ladies have so little on that they look cool and airy-like, and I suppose, sir, that’s why the ballet is so popular—yes, sir, my brother-in-law, the theatrical agent—"