commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Providence, awaking suddenly as it would seem, to the perils of his position, had already seen to all that.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Providence, awaking suddenly as it would seem, to the perils of his position, had already seen to all that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ludovic Quayle was the first of the self-invited guests to appear when Richard was settled in the dining-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Providence, awaking suddenly as it would seem, to the perils of his position, had already seen to all that.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
awaking
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From this reading Providence, awaking suddenly as it would seem, to the perils of his position, had already seen to all that.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
Brockhurst
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From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
COURTEOUSLYadverb
in a polite manner
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the child of your aunt or uncle
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dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Ludovic Quayle was the first of the self-invited guests to appear when Richard was settled in the dining-room.
erectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ludovic Quayle was the first of the self-invited guests to appear when Richard was settled in the dining-room.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
foolishnessnounUS /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Ludovic Quayle was the first of the self-invited guests to appear when Richard was settled in the dining-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Providence, awaking suddenly as it would seem, to the perils of his position, had already seen to all that.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
hot-eyed
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From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
hot-headed
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From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
IMPROVEverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ludovic Quayle was the first of the self-invited guests to appear when Richard was settled in the dining-room.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
a search for knowledge
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Providence, awaking suddenly as it would seem, to the perils of his position, had already seen to all that.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
Ludovic
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From this reading Ludovic Quayle was the first of the self-invited guests to appear when Richard was settled in the dining-room.
come together
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Providence, awaking suddenly as it would seem, to the perils of his position, had already seen to all that.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Providence, awaking suddenly as it would seem, to the perils of his position, had already seen to all that.
PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Providence, awaking suddenly as it would seem, to the perils of his position, had already seen to all that.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
Quayle
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From this reading Ludovic Quayle was the first of the self-invited guests to appear when Richard was settled in the dining-room.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
Richard
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sauntered
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From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
except for; apart from
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
get by special effort
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Providence, awaking suddenly as it would seem, to the perils of his position, had already seen to all that.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Providence, awaking suddenly as it would seem, to the perils of his position, had already seen to all that.
self-invited
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From this reading Ludovic Quayle was the first of the self-invited guests to appear when Richard was settled in the dining-room.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Ludovic Quayle was the first of the self-invited guests to appear when Richard was settled in the dining-room.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Providence, awaking suddenly as it would seem, to the perils of his position, had already seen to all that.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
suffersverbUS /ˈsʌfərz/
third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Providence, awaking suddenly as it would seem, to the perils of his position, had already seen to all that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
a source of difficulty
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
unlooked-foradjective
not anticipated
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ludovic Quayle was the first of the self-invited guests to appear when Richard was settled in the dining-room.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For since he went forth, hot-eyed and hot-headed, into the blank chill of the fog, the company at Brockhurst--as Powell announced to him--had suffered large and unlooked-for increase.
at the time that
From this reading Ludovic Quayle was the first of the self-invited guests to appear when Richard was settled in the dining-room.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
which person or people
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEREIN THE READER IS COURTEOUSLY INVITED TO IMPROVE HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH CERTAIN PERSONS OF QUALITY But Richard might have spared himself the trouble of erecting barriers against too intimate intercourse with his cousin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Providence, awaking suddenly as it would seem, to the perils of his position, had already seen to all that.
but in spite of that
From this reading He sauntered up to the head of the table with his accustomed air of slightly supercilious inquiry, as of one who expects to meet little save fools and foolishness, yet suffers these gladly, being quite secure of his own wisdom.
