used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
Aberfeldie
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From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
the state of being absent
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
(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 On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
Allan
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From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
Allan's
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From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
eagerly desirous
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
move towards
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
a line of approach
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
bowledverbUS /boʊld/
past form of “bowl” — roll (a ball)
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
CHAGRINnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading THE CHAGRIN OF LOVE.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
cousinlyadjective
like or befitting a cousin
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading There was no selfishness in this desire of Lord Aberfeldie.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
Dundargue
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From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
divisible by two
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
Gair
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From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
game-laden
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From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
heraldedadjectiveUS /ˈherəldɪd/
publicly announced
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
go away from a place
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE CHAGRIN OF LOVE.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no selfishness in this desire of Lord Aberfeldie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHAGRIN OF LOVE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
propinquitynoun
the property of being close together
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
precisely, exactly
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
Ronald
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From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading There was no selfishness in this desire of Lord Aberfeldie.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHAGRIN OF LOVE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no selfishness in this desire of Lord Aberfeldie.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no selfishness in this desire of Lord Aberfeldie.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
trumpverbUS /trʌmp/
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
precisely as stated
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
wagonette
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From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On the first day of his return the peer was anxious to learn upon what footing the cousins were--if Allan had made a proposal, or 'even opened the trenches,' and if so, with what success.
which person or people
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lord Aberfeldie duly arrived at Dundargue with his three gentlemen visitors, their approach being heralded by the pipes of Ronald Gair, who was perched on a seat of the game-laden wagonette as it bowled up the avenue.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On these points he was enlightened by Lady Aberfeldie, and, though not very much surprised to find matters as they were, he trusted to propinquity and cousinly feeling of intercourse, as trump cards in the game, and was sure that all would come right in the end, and before Allan's leave of absence was out.
