(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
the state of being absent
From this reading Ursus, perceiving that Tom-Jim-Jack did not return, was troubled by his absence.
ABYSSUM
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From this reading ABYSSUS ABYSSUM VOCAT.
ABYSSUS
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From this reading ABYSSUS ABYSSUM VOCAT.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another face, disappeared--Tom-Jim-Jack’s.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Suddenly he ceased to frequent the Tadcaster Inn.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
the act of departing
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ursus, perceiving that Tom-Jim-Jack did not return, was troubled by his absence.
Dirry-Moir
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From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Another face, disappeared--Tom-Jim-Jack’s.
extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Another face, disappeared--Tom-Jim-Jack’s.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Suddenly he ceased to frequent the Tadcaster Inn.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly he ceased to frequent the Tadcaster Inn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Suddenly he ceased to frequent the Tadcaster Inn.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ursus, perceiving that Tom-Jim-Jack did not return, was troubled by his absence.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Ursus, perceiving that Tom-Jim-Jack did not return, was troubled by his absence.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
registersnounUS /ˈredʒəstərz/
plural of “register” — an official written record of names or events or transactions
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ursus, perceiving that Tom-Jim-Jack did not return, was troubled by his absence.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly he ceased to frequent the Tadcaster Inn.
Tadcaster
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From this reading Suddenly he ceased to frequent the Tadcaster Inn.
carry out
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Suddenly he ceased to frequent the Tadcaster Inn.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suddenly he ceased to frequent the Tadcaster Inn.
Tom-Jim-Jack
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From this reading Ursus, perceiving that Tom-Jim-Jack did not return, was troubled by his absence.
Tom-Jim-Jack's
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From this reading Another face, disappeared--Tom-Jim-Jack’s.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Ursus, perceiving that Tom-Jim-Jack did not return, was troubled by his absence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
UrsusnounUS /ˈɜːrsəs/
type genus of Ursidae: brown bears; in some classifications genus Ursus includes all bears
From this reading Ursus, perceiving that Tom-Jim-Jack did not return, was troubled by his absence.
VOCAT
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From this reading ABYSSUS ABYSSUM VOCAT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ursus, perceiving that Tom-Jim-Jack did not return, was troubled by his absence.
WeeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
a Caucasian
From this reading Persons so situated as to be able to observe other phases of fashionable life in London, might have seen that about this time the _Weekly Gazette_, between two extracts from parish registers, announced the departure of Lord David Dirry-Moir, by order of her Majesty, to take command of his frigate in the white squadron then cruising off the coast of Holland.
