Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

expressing pain or agony

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

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

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

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

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

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From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

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

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

a dark purplish-red color

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

fill with distaste

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

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From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

past form of “embellish” — add details to

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

special importance or significance

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

put to death as punishment

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

start firing a weapon

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading IN WHICH THE GENTLEMEN FOLLOW THE LADIES.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

in a gay manner

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading IN WHICH THE GENTLEMEN FOLLOW THE LADIES.

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From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

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

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

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

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

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

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

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

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

in a hilarious manner

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

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

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

the quality of being humane

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

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From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GENTLEMEN FOLLOW THE LADIES.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

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

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

and nothing more

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading IN WHICH THE GENTLEMEN FOLLOW THE LADIES.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

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

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

come together

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

put in the wrong place or position

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

and nothing more

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

go across or through

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

a human being

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

in such a manner as to make something clearly evident

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

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From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

on the contrary

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

the act of receiving

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

-ing form of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

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From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

shake, as from cold

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

past form of “suffuse” — cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GENTLEMEN FOLLOW THE LADIES.

in or at that place or location

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

to that

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

a special situation

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

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

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

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

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

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

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

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

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

a craftsman who weaves cloth

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

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

From this reading ''Tis a thing I've never done myself--that is, I've never seen it done,' said Little Puddock, suffused with blushes, as he pleaded his cause at the bar of humanity--for those were the days of Howard, and the fair sex had taken up the philanthropist.

at the time that

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GENTLEMEN FOLLOW THE LADIES.

which person or people

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading Aunt Rebecca was the only person present who pointedly refused to laugh; and with a slight shudder and momentary elevation of her eyes, said, 'wicked and unnatural cruelty!' at which sentiment Puddock used his pocket-handkerchief in rather an agitated manner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Having had as much claret as they cared for, the gentlemen fluttered gaily into the drawing-room, and Puddock, who made up to Miss Gertrude, and had just started afresh, and in a rather more sentimental vein, was a good deal scandalised, and put out by the general's reciting with jolly emphasis, and calling thereto his daughter's special attention, his receipt for 'surprising a weaver,' which he embellished with two or three burlesque improvements of his own, which Puddock, amidst his blushes and confusion, allowed to pass without a protest.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'The--the--receipt--'tis, you see, a thing I happened to meet--and--and just read it in the--in a book--and the--I--a----' Aunt Becky, with her shoulders raised in a shudder, and an agonised and peremptory 'there, there, _there_,' moved out of hearing in dignified disgust, to the general's high entertainment, who enjoyed her assaults upon innocent Puddock, and indeed took her attacks upon himself, when executed with moderation, hilariously enough--a misplaced good-humour which never failed to fire Aunt Becky's just resentment.