Chapter VIII

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

From this reading I MAKE A BOW TO COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.

later than; following

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

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

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

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

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

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

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading I MAKE A BOW TO COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.

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From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "So you have come, Morrice," said Elmscott languidly.

large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading I MAKE A BOW TO COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "How do ye?

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From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

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

From this reading "So you have come, Morrice," said Elmscott languidly.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

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

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "So you have come, Morrice," said Elmscott languidly.

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

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

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

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

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

From this reading "How do ye?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I MAKE A BOW TO COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.

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

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading "So you have come, Morrice," said Elmscott languidly.

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

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

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

From this reading I MAKE A BOW TO COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.

engage in

From this reading I MAKE A BOW TO COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

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

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

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

From this reading "So you have come, Morrice," said Elmscott languidly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

very recently

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

the middle of the day

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

on the contrary

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "So you have come, Morrice," said Elmscott languidly.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So you have come, Morrice," said Elmscott languidly.

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

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

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

that is looked for

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

make square

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

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

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

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

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

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

From this reading I MAKE A BOW TO COUNTESS LUKSTEIN.

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

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

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

From this reading 'Twas some half an hour after noon, and my cousin, but newly out of bed, was breakfasting upon a bottle of Burgundy in his nightcap and dressing-gown.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "How do ye?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In London I engaged a commodious lodging on the south side of St. James' Park, and with little delay, you may be sure, sought out my cousin in Monmouth, or rather Soho, Square--for the name had been altered since the execution of the Duke.