Chapter XIX

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

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

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From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

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

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Lady Euphrasia said she was still unwell, and had not yet left her apartment.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading "Oh how this tyrant doubt torments my breast!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "Oh how this tyrant doubt torments my breast!

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From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

an old word for “before”

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

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From this reading Lady Euphrasia said she was still unwell, and had not yet left her apartment.

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From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

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From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

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From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

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

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

only a very short time before

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

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

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

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

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

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

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

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

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

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From this reading "Oh how this tyrant doubt torments my breast!

in a softened tone

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

a slight illness

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Lady Euphrasia said she was still unwell, and had not yet left her apartment.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

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

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Oh how this tyrant doubt torments my breast!

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lady Euphrasia said she was still unwell, and had not yet left her apartment.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh how this tyrant doubt torments my breast!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

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From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

above and across; more than

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

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

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

existing or coming before

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Lady Euphrasia said she was still unwell, and had not yet left her apartment.

only a very short time before

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

in the near future

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

make square

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

not in physical motion

From this reading Lady Euphrasia said she was still unwell, and had not yet left her apartment.

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From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

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

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

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

From this reading "Oh how this tyrant doubt torments my breast!

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

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

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

plural of “torment” — unbearable physical pain

From this reading "Oh how this tyrant doubt torments my breast!

a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading "Oh how this tyrant doubt torments my breast!

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading Lady Euphrasia said she was still unwell, and had not yet left her apartment.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

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

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

someone who visits

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

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

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

accept gladly

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

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

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

in or at the place that

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

which person or people

From this reading My thoughts, like birds, who frighted from their rest, Around the place where all was hushed before, Flutter, and hardly settle any more."--OTWAY.

belonging to which person

From this reading His lordship was a welcome visitor, but it was soon obvious on whose account he had made his appearance, for scarcely were the usual compliments over, ere he inquired about Miss Fitzalan.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lord Mortimer, distressed by the indisposition of Amanda, hastened, at an earlier hour than usual (for his morning visits), to Portman Square, and was ushered into Lady Euphrasia's dressing-room, where she and Miss Malcolm, who had continued with her the preceding night, were sitting _tete-à-tete_ at breakfast.

but in spite of that

From this reading Lady Euphrasia said she was still unwell, and had not yet left her apartment.