used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
matters of personal concern
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A Scotch lord was on her right: it being her ladyship's custom to divide the ladies and gentlemen.
BrayverbUS /breɪ/
braying characteristic of donkeys
From this reading When the day came, I was presented to the company by the Baronet with encomiums, and seated on the left of Lady Bray.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the day came, I was presented to the company by the Baronet with encomiums, and seated on the left of Lady Bray.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the day came, I was presented to the company by the Baronet with encomiums, and seated on the left of Lady Bray.
for the most part
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When the day came, I was presented to the company by the Baronet with encomiums, and seated on the left of Lady Bray.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading A Scotch lord was on her right: it being her ladyship's custom to divide the ladies and gentlemen.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the day came, I was presented to the company by the Baronet with encomiums, and seated on the left of Lady Bray.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading A Scotch lord was on her right: it being her ladyship's custom to divide the ladies and gentlemen.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
encomiumsnounUS /enˈkɔːmɪəmz/
plural of “encomium” — a formal expression of praise
From this reading When the day came, I was presented to the company by the Baronet with encomiums, and seated on the left of Lady Bray.
Evelyn
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From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
a boy or man
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Scotch lord was on her right: it being her ladyship's custom to divide the ladies and gentlemen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When the day came, I was presented to the company by the Baronet with encomiums, and seated on the left of Lady Bray.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Scotch lord was on her right: it being her ladyship's custom to divide the ladies and gentlemen.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When the day came, I was presented to the company by the Baronet with encomiums, and seated on the left of Lady Bray.
ladyship's
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From this reading A Scotch lord was on her right: it being her ladyship's custom to divide the ladies and gentlemen.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When the day came, I was presented to the company by the Baronet with encomiums, and seated on the left of Lady Bray.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A Scotch lord was on her right: it being her ladyship's custom to divide the ladies and gentlemen.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
not any; not one
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
Olivia
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From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When the day came, I was presented to the company by the Baronet with encomiums, and seated on the left of Lady Bray.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A Scotch lord was on her right: it being her ladyship's custom to divide the ladies and gentlemen.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
Sagaciousadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading A Scotch lord was on her right: it being her ladyship's custom to divide the ladies and gentlemen.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When the day came, I was presented to the company by the Baronet with encomiums, and seated on the left of Lady Bray.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
TimelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A dinner party, and fortune in good humour: The opera house, and small talk: Sagacious female discoveries: Olivia, and the art of fascinating: An old acquaintance suddenly seen and dreaded, though despised: Timely recollection: The opera great room, and more discoveries_ These points settled, the Baronet proposed to introduce me to his friends and connections, particularly of the political kind.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
at the time that
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For this purpose he began with inviting me and Mr. Evelyn to dine with him on the Friday following, when he was to have a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen, but chiefly of such as agreed with him on public affairs.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young fellow properly introduced, if he be new in the circles of fashion and possessed of a tolerable figure, is in no danger of being ill received.
