Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

go together

From this reading Some she omitted herself; others had begged off of their own accord.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

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

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

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

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

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

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Some she omitted herself; others had begged off of their own accord.

plural of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

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

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

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

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

breaking up and scattering by dispersion

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

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

From this reading Few of her own peculiar set were present.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

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

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

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

From this reading Some she omitted herself; others had begged off of their own accord.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

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

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

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

From this reading Few of her own peculiar set were present.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Some she omitted herself; others had begged off of their own accord.

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From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

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

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

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

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

the quality of having little or no significance

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

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

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

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

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

the act of mixing together

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Some she omitted herself; others had begged off of their own accord.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Some she omitted herself; others had begged off of their own accord.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

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

From this reading Some she omitted herself; others had begged off of their own accord.

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

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Few of her own peculiar set were present.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Few of her own peculiar set were present.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Few of her own peculiar set were present.

plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

required activity

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

express in words

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Few of her own peculiar set were present.

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

From this reading Some she omitted herself; others had begged off of their own accord.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

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

From this reading Some she omitted herself; others had begged off of their own accord.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

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

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some she omitted herself; others had begged off of their own accord.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

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

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

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

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

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

From this reading Few of her own peculiar set were present.

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

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was true he was not fond of meeting “Royal Highnesses,” before whom his own equivocal rank sank into insignificance; nor did he love “Cardinals,” whose haughty pretensions always over-topped every other nobility.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Midchekoff, however, was there; for, however accustomed to the tone and habits of a life of mere dissipation, he possessed every requirement for mixing with general society.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading LADY HESTER'S dinner of that day was a “grand one,” that is to say, it was one of those great displays which, from time to time, are offered up as sacrifices to the opinion of the world.