Chapter XIV

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

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

later than; following

From this reading Now, Gerald Piercey was, after Gervase, the heir-at-law--or rather he was the son of the old and infirm gentleman who was the heir-at-law.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

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

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

any thing at all

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

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

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

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

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

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

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading It was natural, and I think it was excusable, that poor Lady Piercey should hate this successful and highly esteemed person.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

capable of being overlooked

From this reading It was natural, and I think it was excusable, that poor Lady Piercey should hate this successful and highly esteemed person.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

a man of refinement

From this reading Now, Gerald Piercey was, after Gervase, the heir-at-law--or rather he was the son of the old and infirm gentleman who was the heir-at-law.

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

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

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

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

having received what was desired

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

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

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

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

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading It was natural, and I think it was excusable, that poor Lady Piercey should hate this successful and highly esteemed person.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

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

From this reading Now, Gerald Piercey was, after Gervase, the heir-at-law--or rather he was the son of the old and infirm gentleman who was the heir-at-law.

the person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestate

From this reading Now, Gerald Piercey was, after Gervase, the heir-at-law--or rather he was the son of the old and infirm gentleman who was the heir-at-law.

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

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It was natural, and I think it was excusable, that poor Lady Piercey should hate this successful and highly esteemed person.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

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

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

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

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

a university degree with honors

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

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

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

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

From this reading It was natural, and I think it was excusable, that poor Lady Piercey should hate this successful and highly esteemed person.

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

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

From this reading Now, Gerald Piercey was, after Gervase, the heir-at-law--or rather he was the son of the old and infirm gentleman who was the heir-at-law.

without any delay

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

the literary culture

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

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

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It was natural, and I think it was excusable, that poor Lady Piercey should hate this successful and highly esteemed person.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, Gerald Piercey was, after Gervase, the heir-at-law--or rather he was the son of the old and infirm gentleman who was the heir-at-law.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Now, Gerald Piercey was, after Gervase, the heir-at-law--or rather he was the son of the old and infirm gentleman who was the heir-at-law.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

a human being

From this reading It was natural, and I think it was excusable, that poor Lady Piercey should hate this successful and highly esteemed person.

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

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was natural, and I think it was excusable, that poor Lady Piercey should hate this successful and highly esteemed person.

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

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

on the contrary

From this reading Now, Gerald Piercey was, after Gervase, the heir-at-law--or rather he was the son of the old and infirm gentleman who was the heir-at-law.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

a male human offspring

From this reading Now, Gerald Piercey was, after Gervase, the heir-at-law--or rather he was the son of the old and infirm gentleman who was the heir-at-law.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading It was natural, and I think it was excusable, that poor Lady Piercey should hate this successful and highly esteemed person.

past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

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

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It was natural, and I think it was excusable, that poor Lady Piercey should hate this successful and highly esteemed person.

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

From this reading It was natural, and I think it was excusable, that poor Lady Piercey should hate this successful and highly esteemed person.

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

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

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

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

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

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

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

From this reading It was a letter from Gerald Piercey, asking to be allowed to come on a visit of two or three days to see his relations at Greyshott.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was a soldier who had distinguished himself in India, and got rapid promotion, so that he had several letters already tacked to his name, and was in every way a contrast to the unfortunate who stood between him and the honours of the house.

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

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.

which person or people

From this reading Now, Gerald Piercey was, after Gervase, the heir-at-law--or rather he was the son of the old and infirm gentleman who was the heir-at-law.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The letter which Lady Piercey had received, and which quickened so instantaneously her determination that Gervase should be gratified in his desire to visit London, did not seem at the first glance to have anything to do with that question.