Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

giving an advantage

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

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

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

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

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

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

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

a sudden desire

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

dearly loved

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

thrown away

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

set up or found

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

the act of giving

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

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

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

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From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

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

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

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

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

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

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

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

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

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

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

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

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

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

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

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

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

immediately past

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

the literary culture

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

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 Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

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

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

come into possession of

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

get by special effort

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

term of address for a man

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

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From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

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

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

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

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

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

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

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

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

the act of dressing and preparing yourself

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Sir James knew that though he was now in high favour, he might, at some sudden turn of caprice, be discarded or deserted by his fair one, as had been the fate of so many of his predecessors.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

precisely as stated

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading The place at court, as he was by this post informed by a _private, very confidential_ letter, under a government cover and huge seal, from his intimate friend, my Lord Skreene, ministers had found themselves under the unfortunate necessity of giving away, to secure three votes on a certain cabinet question.

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

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

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

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

at the time that

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

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

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

during the time that

From this reading While Mrs. Hungerford was wasting her good advice upon Lady Angelica, Sir James Harcourt at his toilette received this day’s letters, which he read, as usual, while his hair was dressing.

which person or people

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Sir James threw the letter from him, without reading the rest of his dear friend’s official apologies: “So, the place at court is out of the question--a wife must be my last resource,” thought he, “but how to bring her to the point?”

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

From this reading Some of these letters were from creditors, who were impatient to hear when his _advantageous marriage_ would be concluded, or when he would obtain that place which had been so long promised.