used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Luigi was there as a matter of course.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
CLARE
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From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Luigi was there as a matter of course.
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
deviationnounUS /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/
a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
divisible by two
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
Everard
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From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
evolutionnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
Gilbert'snounUS /ˈɡɪlbərts/
possessive form of “gilbert” — a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
Giovanna
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From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
groovenounUS /ɡruːv/
a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
LEWISnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
LislenounUS /ˈlaɪəl/
a fabric woven with lisle thread
From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
Luigi
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From this reading Luigi was there as a matter of course.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Luigi was there as a matter of course.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Luigi was there as a matter of course.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
term of address for a man
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
having a supporting base
From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
Tew
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From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Luigi was there as a matter of course.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
troddenverbUS /ˈtrɑːdən/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
two times
From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading LEWIS CLARE” Twice in each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, Giovanna dined at the Chase.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was a standing invitation which included Mrs. Tew, while Everard Lisle made a frequent fifth at the table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
a late time of life
From this reading With his acknowledgment of his grandson and his daughter-in-law a fresh element had been imported into Sir Gilbert’s life; but settled habits had too strong a hold upon him, and the groove in which he habitually moved had been trodden by him for too many years to allow of much deviation on his part, even under circumstances so exceptional as those the evolution of which we have thus far followed.
