adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
accordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
acquiescedverbUS /ˌækwiˈest/
past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement
From this reading Jeanie, who had considerable confidence in Archibaldís prudence, immediately acquiesced in this proposal; but Mrs. Dolly positively objected to the small boat.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
Archibald
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From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
Archibaldís
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From this reading Jeanie, who had considerable confidence in Archibaldís prudence, immediately acquiesced in this proposal; but Mrs. Dolly positively objected to the small boat.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
Auchingower
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From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Jeanie, who had considerable confidence in Archibaldís prudence, immediately acquiesced in this proposal; but Mrs. Dolly positively objected to the small boat.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
budgedverbUS /bʌdʒd/
past form of “budge” — move very slightly
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They waited, therefore, for Knockdunderís return, but twilight came, and they still waited in vain.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They waited, therefore, for Knockdunderís return, but twilight came, and they still waited in vain.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Jeanie, who had considerable confidence in Archibaldís prudence, immediately acquiesced in this proposal; but Mrs. Dolly positively objected to the small boat.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jeanie, who had considerable confidence in Archibaldís prudence, immediately acquiesced in this proposal; but Mrs. Dolly positively objected to the small boat.
convivialadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪviəl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
convivialitynoun
a jovial nature
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
DeansnounUS /diːnz/
plural of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
decorumnounUS /dɪˈkɔːrəm/
propriety in manners and conduct
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading The gig was at their disposal, he said, and there was still pleasant twilight for a party on the water.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Jeanie, who had considerable confidence in Archibaldís prudence, immediately acquiesced in this proposal; but Mrs. Dolly positively objected to the small boat.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
fatherís
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From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
femalesnounUS /ˈfiːmeɪlz/
plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading The gig was at their disposal, he said, and there was still pleasant twilight for a party on the water.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Jeanie, who had considerable confidence in Archibaldís prudence, immediately acquiesced in this proposal; but Mrs. Dolly positively objected to the small boat.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
Jeanie
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From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
Knockdunderís
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From this reading They waited, therefore, for Knockdunderís return, but twilight came, and they still waited in vain.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
Mansenoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Jeanie, who had considerable confidence in Archibaldís prudence, immediately acquiesced in this proposal; but Mrs. Dolly positively objected to the small boat.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Jeanie, who had considerable confidence in Archibaldís prudence, immediately acquiesced in this proposal; but Mrs. Dolly positively objected to the small boat.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gig was at their disposal, he said, and there was still pleasant twilight for a party on the water.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The gig was at their disposal, he said, and there was still pleasant twilight for a party on the water.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Jeanie, who had considerable confidence in Archibaldís prudence, immediately acquiesced in this proposal; but Mrs. Dolly positively objected to the small boat.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Jeanie, who had considerable confidence in Archibaldís prudence, immediately acquiesced in this proposal; but Mrs. Dolly positively objected to the small boat.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Jeanie, who had considerable confidence in Archibaldís prudence, immediately acquiesced in this proposal; but Mrs. Dolly positively objected to the small boat.
public-house
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From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
Roseneath
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From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The gig was at their disposal, he said, and there was still pleasant twilight for a party on the water.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jeanie, who had considerable confidence in Archibaldís prudence, immediately acquiesced in this proposal; but Mrs. Dolly positively objected to the small boat.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading They waited, therefore, for Knockdunderís return, but twilight came, and they still waited in vain.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The gig was at their disposal, he said, and there was still pleasant twilight for a party on the water.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The gig was at their disposal, he said, and there was still pleasant twilight for a party on the water.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading They waited, therefore, for Knockdunderís return, but twilight came, and they still waited in vain.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They waited, therefore, for Knockdunderís return, but twilight came, and they still waited in vain.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jeanie, who had considerable confidence in Archibaldís prudence, immediately acquiesced in this proposal; but Mrs. Dolly positively objected to the small boat.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading They waited, therefore, for Knockdunderís return, but twilight came, and they still waited in vain.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading They waited, therefore, for Knockdunderís return, but twilight came, and they still waited in vain.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading They waited, therefore, for Knockdunderís return, but twilight came, and they still waited in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The gig was at their disposal, he said, and there was still pleasant twilight for a party on the water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At length Mr. Archibald, who was a man of decorum, had taken care not to exceed in his conviviality, made his appearance, and advised the females strongly to return to the island under his escort; observing, that, from the humour in which he had left the Captain, it was a great chance whether he budged out of the public-house that night, and it was absolutely certain that he would not be very fit company for ladies.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He found the females at Auchingower very anxious for the breaking up of the convivial party; for it was a part of the arrangement, that although David Deans was to remain at Auchingower, and Butler was that night to take possession of the Manse, yet Jeanie, for whom complete accommodations were not yet provided in her fatherís house, was to return for a day or two to the Lodge at Roseneath, and the boats had been held in readiness accordingly.
