used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
amber-clouded
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From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
ANDOVER
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From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading If Carstares begged his wife's company one morning, she was full of regrets: Harry was calling to take her to Vauxhall or to Spring Gardens.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading If Carstares begged his wife's company one morning, she was full of regrets: Harry was calling to take her to Vauxhall or to Spring Gardens.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
Carstares
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From this reading If Carstares begged his wife's company one morning, she was full of regrets: Harry was calling to take her to Vauxhall or to Spring Gardens.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading If Carstares begged his wife's company one morning, she was full of regrets: Harry was calling to take her to Vauxhall or to Spring Gardens.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
give expression to
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
favoured
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From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading If Carstares begged his wife's company one morning, she was full of regrets: Harry was calling to take her to Vauxhall or to Spring Gardens.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading If Carstares begged his wife's company one morning, she was full of regrets: Harry was calling to take her to Vauxhall or to Spring Gardens.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading If Carstares begged his wife's company one morning, she was full of regrets: Harry was calling to take her to Vauxhall or to Spring Gardens.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
judiciouslyadverbUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃɪsli/
in a judicious manner
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
Lavinia
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From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
LovelacenounUS /ˈlʌvleɪs/
English poet (1618-1857)
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading If Carstares begged his wife's company one morning, she was full of regrets: Harry was calling to take her to Vauxhall or to Spring Gardens.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If Carstares begged his wife's company one morning, she was full of regrets: Harry was calling to take her to Vauxhall or to Spring Gardens.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
point-edged
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From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
REAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the event of something appearing again
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading If Carstares begged his wife's company one morning, she was full of regrets: Harry was calling to take her to Vauxhall or to Spring Gardens.
Richard
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From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
spinetnoun
a small and compactly built upright piano
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
the season of growth
From this reading If Carstares begged his wife's company one morning, she was full of regrets: Harry was calling to take her to Vauxhall or to Spring Gardens.
carry out
From this reading If Carstares begged his wife's company one morning, she was full of regrets: Harry was calling to take her to Vauxhall or to Spring Gardens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
Vauxhall
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From this reading If Carstares begged his wife's company one morning, she was full of regrets: Harry was calling to take her to Vauxhall or to Spring Gardens.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER It seemed to Richard in the days that followed, that Captain Lovelace was never out of his house.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading If Lavinia went to a ball or masquerade, the Captain was always amongst the favoured ones admitted to her chamber for the express purpose of watching her don her gown and judiciously place her patches.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
at the time that
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the _Rambler_.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading When he entered his door, the first sight that met his eyes was the Captain's amber-clouded cane and point-edged hat; and when he looked out of the window, it was more often to see a chair draw up at the house and Lovelace alight.
