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The History of Sir Richard Calmady: A Romance
The History of Sir Richard Calmady: A Romance

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.
It remained a constant quantity.
Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.
For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.
During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.
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The History of Sir Richard Calmady: A Romance

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of The History of Sir Richard Calmady: A Romance is here in full — 549 sentences across 110 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.
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It remained a constant quantity.
/ɪt rɪˈmeɪnd ə ˈkɑːnstənt ˈkwɑːntəti/
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Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.
/ˈfɜːrðər ɪt enˈdʒendərd ɪˈvents ˈveri fɑːr əˈweɪ frʌm ənd æt fɜːrst saɪt ˈhoʊli æt ˈveriəns wɪð ðoʊz wɪtʃ hæd əˈkʌmpənid ɪts ˈædvent/
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For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.
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During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.

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advent noun US /ˈædvent/

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading “Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.”

engendered verb US /enˈdʒendərd/

past form of “engender” — call forth

From this reading “Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.”

minority noun US /maɪˈnɔːrəti/

a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part

From this reading “During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.”

Revel verb US /ˈrevəl/

take delight in

From this reading “During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.”

Richard's noun US /ˈrɪtʃərdz/

possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading “During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.”

shopping noun US /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading “For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.”

unrest noun US /ənˈrest/

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading “LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.”

variance noun US /ˈveriəns/

an event that departs from expectations

From this reading “Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading It remained a constant quantity.

accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/

having companions or an escort

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

adventnounUS /ˈædvent/

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

Aldham

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From this reading During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

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

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

BARKINGverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.

bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/

offering little or no hope

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

Brockhurst

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From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

Calmady

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From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

Calmadys

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From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/

unvarying in nature

From this reading It remained a constant quantity.

cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.

engenderedverbUS /enˈdʒendərd/

past form of “engender” — call forth

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

FINGERverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

FurtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

GatenounUS /ɡeɪt/

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

guestsnounUS /ɡests/

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

housenounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It remained a constant quantity.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

LOUISA

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From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

Lowndes

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From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

Midlandshire

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From this reading During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.

minoritynounUS /maɪˈnɔːrəti/

a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part

From this reading During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

PROVIDENCEnounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading It remained a constant quantity.

quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

Reginald

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From this reading During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.

remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It remained a constant quantity.

RevelverbUS /ˈrevəl/

take delight in

From this reading During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.

Richard'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/

possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.

shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

sightnounUS /saɪt/

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.

situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

Sloane

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

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

SquareverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

termnounUS /tɜːrm/

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

TRACESnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/

an event that departs from expectations

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

weathernounUS /ˈweðər/

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Further, it engendered events very far away from and, at first sight, wholly at variance with those which had accompanied its advent.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading LADY LOUISA BARKING TRACES THE FINGER OF PROVIDENCE The spirit of unrest, which had entered Brockhurst in the dim October weather, along with certain guests, did not--Lady Calmady had foreseen as much--leave with their leaving.

work-people

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From this reading For example, Lady Louisa Barking, passing through Lowndes Square one bleak, March morning on her way from Albert Gate to do a little quiet shopping in Sloane Street, observed that the Calmadys' house--situated at the corner of the square and of ---- Street--was given over to a small army of work-people.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading During Richard's minority it had been let for a term of years to Sir Reginald Aldham, of Aldham Revel in Midlandshire.

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