Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

any specific behavior

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

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From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

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

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

the capital of the state of Maine

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

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

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

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From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

taking care or paying attention

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

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From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

A short, wide strip of silk fabric worn by gentlemen around the neck inside an open-collared shirt.

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

one or the other of two

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

past form of “enjoin” — issue an injunction

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

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

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

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

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

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

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

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

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

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

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

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

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

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

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

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

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

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From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

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From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

immediately past

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

the literary culture

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

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

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

not any; not one

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

according to the clock

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

plural of “patron” — a regular customer

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

express the need or desire for

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

considered individually

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

have in common

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

term of address for a man

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

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

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

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

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

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

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

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

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

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

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

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

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

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From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

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

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

not necessary

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

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

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

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

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading To his request to know at what hour he might have the honor to wait on her Ladyship, came a few lines on the back of his own card, saying, “Two o'clock, and be punctual.”

in or at the place that

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

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

From this reading To these George L'Estrange had brought formal letters of introduction, which he was cautiously enjoined should be presented in the order of their respective ranks--making his first approaches to the Lady Augusta.

which person or people

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The patrons of the English chapel at Albano were the three great leaders of society in Rome in winter, and at Albano during the summer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There did not seem to be any unnecessary courtesy in this curt intimation; but he dressed himself carefully for the interview, and with his cravat properly arranged by Julia, who passed his whole appearance in review, he set out for the pretty Villa of the Chestnuts, where her Ladyship lived.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Of these the first was Lady Augusta Bramleigh; next came Sir Marcus Cluff; and last--not indeed, either in activity or zeal--was Mrs. Trumpler, a widow lady of considerable fortune, and no small share of energy in her nature.