Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

the state of being absent

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

anew

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

(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 And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "My dear Rupert," cried she, "I am glad to see you again.

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

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

subject to appointment

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

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

From this reading I need not ask you how you are, you look so extremely sleek and prosperous.

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

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I need not ask you how you are, you look so extremely sleek and prosperous.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

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From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "My dear Rupert," cried she, "I am glad to see you again.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

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

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

dearly loved

From this reading "My dear Rupert," cried she, "I am glad to see you again.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

divisible by two

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading I need not ask you how you are, you look so extremely sleek and prosperous.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

not seriously

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

a social unit living together

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "My dear Rupert," cried she, "I am glad to see you again.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

an established custom

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

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

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

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

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

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

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

practices that are handed down from the past by tradition

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

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

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

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

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

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From this reading I need not ask you how you are, you look so extremely sleek and prosperous.

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

From this reading "My dear Rupert," cried she, "I am glad to see you again.

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

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

communication between individuals

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

a city in northwestern England

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

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

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I need not ask you how you are, you look so extremely sleek and prosperous.

a female domestic

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

the act of managing something

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

come together

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

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

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My dear Rupert," cried she, "I am glad to see you again.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading I need not ask you how you are, you look so extremely sleek and prosperous.

not any; not one

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

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

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

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

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

above and across; more than

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

go across or through

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading I need not ask you how you are, you look so extremely sleek and prosperous.

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

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading "My dear Rupert," cried she, "I am glad to see you again.

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From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "My dear Rupert," cried she, "I am glad to see you again.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

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

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

From this reading I need not ask you how you are, you look so extremely sleek and prosperous.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I need not ask you how you are, you look so extremely sleek and prosperous.

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From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

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

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

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

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

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

From this reading A MASTERFUL OLD MAID No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's _letter of invoice_, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

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

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

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

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

which person or people

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And thus it came to pass that through the irresistible management of Miss O'Donoghue, who put into the promotion of her scheme all the energy belonging to her branch of the family, together with the long habit of authority of the _Tante a heritage_, the daughters of Cecile de Savenaye returned to that first home of theirs, of which they had forgotten even the name.

a late time of life

From this reading Mr. Landale had not set eyes on his valuable relative for many years, but her greeting, at the first renewal of intercourse which took place in the principal parlour of the Lancaster Inn, was as easily detached in manner as though they had just met again after a trifling absence and she was bringing her charges to his house in accordance with a mutual agreement.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My dear Rupert," cried she, "I am glad to see you again.