Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

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

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

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

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

fearless and daring

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

lacking funds

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

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From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

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From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

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From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

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From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

set up or found

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

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

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

a state of high honor

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

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

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

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

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

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

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

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

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

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

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

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

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

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

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

carefree and happy and lighthearted

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

social deportment

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

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From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

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

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

not any; not one

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

an unusually small individual

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

move upward

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

cut with a saw

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

only a very short time before

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

the act of slapping on the buttocks

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

required or under orders

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

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

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

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

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

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

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

precisely as stated

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

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

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

the quality of lacking taste and refinement

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Two days later Colonel Manners and Colonel Digby waited on us to tea, Mr de la Giffardière following.

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

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

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

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

at the time that

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

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

From this reading He asserted it was that which gave rise to the suspicion that the author was a man, since a lady could scarcely be supposed capable of drawing a portrait of such vulgarity in such bold strokes.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading I now saw Miss Burney wavering whether to receive this as compliment or insult, when immediately Colonel Manners, whom no awe can check, broke out into Dibdin's song, applying it, as it were, to Captain Mirvan:-- I've a spanking wife at Portsmouth Gates, A pigmy at Goree.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Burney, with a pleasure she could not conceal, found the conversation turn to "Evelina," Colonel Manners praised it in his gay light-hearted way, and declared its special glory in his eyes to be the character of Captain Mirvan.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Colonel Digby wore his Vice-Chamberlain's uniform, being to wait on the Queen, and a very handsome sight he made, adding all the advantages of birth and breeding to extreme good looks.