Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading “Lord Culduff is not able to dine with us,” said Colonel Bramleigh, making the apology as well to himself as to the company.

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

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading “Lord Culduff is not able to dine with us,” said Colonel Bramleigh, making the apology as well to himself as to the company.

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

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

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

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The family dinner on that day at Castello was somewhat dull.

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

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

plural of “better” — something superior in quality or condition or effect

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

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From this reading “Lord Culduff is not able to dine with us,” said Colonel Bramleigh, making the apology as well to himself as to the company.

plural of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

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From this reading The family dinner on that day at Castello was somewhat dull.

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading “Lord Culduff is not able to dine with us,” said Colonel Bramleigh, making the apology as well to himself as to the company.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading “Lord Culduff is not able to dine with us,” said Colonel Bramleigh, making the apology as well to himself as to the company.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

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

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

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From this reading “Lord Culduff is not able to dine with us,” said Colonel Bramleigh, making the apology as well to himself as to the company.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The family dinner on that day at Castello was somewhat dull.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading “Lord Culduff is not able to dine with us,” said Colonel Bramleigh, making the apology as well to himself as to the company.

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

From this reading The family dinner on that day at Castello was somewhat dull.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The family dinner on that day at Castello was somewhat dull.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

plural of “failure” — an act that fails

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

a social unit living together

From this reading The family dinner on that day at Castello was somewhat dull.

past form of “fare” — proceed or get along

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

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

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

a man of refinement

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

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

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

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

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

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

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “Lord Culduff is not able to dine with us,” said Colonel Bramleigh, making the apology as well to himself as to the company.

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

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

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

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

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

From this reading “Lord Culduff is not able to dine with us,” said Colonel Bramleigh, making the apology as well to himself as to the company.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

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

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

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

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

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

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “Lord Culduff is not able to dine with us,” said Colonel Bramleigh, making the apology as well to himself as to the company.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading “Lord Culduff is not able to dine with us,” said Colonel Bramleigh, making the apology as well to himself as to the company.

plural of “napkin” — a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

plural of “observance” — the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The family dinner on that day at Castello was somewhat dull.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Lord Culduff is not able to dine with us,” said Colonel Bramleigh, making the apology as well to himself as to the company.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

get by special effort

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

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

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The family dinner on that day at Castello was somewhat dull.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

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

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The family dinner on that day at Castello was somewhat dull.

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

From this reading The family dinner on that day at Castello was somewhat dull.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

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

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

interact in a certain way

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

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

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

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

From this reading The family dinner on that day at Castello was somewhat dull.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Lord Culduff is not able to dine with us,” said Colonel Bramleigh, making the apology as well to himself as to the company.

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

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

at the time that

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

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

From this reading The various attempts to secure a party for the ensuing Saturday, which had been fixed on to celebrate Jack's promotion, had proved failures.

which person or people

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were two vacant places besides at the table; for butlers are fond of recording, by napkins and covers, how certain of our friends assume to treat us, and thus, as it were, contrast their own formal observances of duty with the laxer notions of their betters.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading When Temple arrived at Longworth's he learned that the host and 'his guest were from home and not to return for some days--we have seen how it fared as to the L'Estranges--so that the solitary success was Captain Craufurd, a gentleman who certainly had not won the suffrages of the great house.