Chapter VIII

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

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

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From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

(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 For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

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From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

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

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

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

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

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

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

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

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

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

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

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

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

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

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

past form of “damp” — deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

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

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

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

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

usually; as a rule

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

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

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

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

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

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

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

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

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

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

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

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

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

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From this reading 'How often do I wish she had not a _sous_!' sighed Allan.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

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

From this reading 'How often do I wish she had not a _sous_!' sighed Allan.

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

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

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

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

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

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

the act of tarrying

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

a midday meal

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

plural of “luncheon” — a midday meal

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

not any; not one

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'How often do I wish she had not a _sous_!' sighed Allan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

many times at short intervals

From this reading 'How often do I wish she had not a _sous_!' sighed Allan.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

and nothing more

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

above and across; more than

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

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From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

by chance

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

plural of “pheasant” — large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

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

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

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From this reading THE RIDING-PARTY.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

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

From this reading 'How often do I wish she had not a _sous_!' sighed Allan.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading 'How often do I wish she had not a _sous_!' sighed Allan.

term of address for a man

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

plural of “sou” — a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money

From this reading 'How often do I wish she had not a _sous_!' sighed Allan.

not in physical motion

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

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

From this reading THE RIDING-PARTY.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

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

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

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

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

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

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

the act of dressing and preparing yourself

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

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

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.

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

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

at the time that

From this reading To Allan, Olive had become a part of his life, and each day seemed only to begin when he met her at breakfast in her charming morning toilette, fresh from her bath and the hands of Mademoiselle Clairette, her hair dressed to perfection, and her face radiant with health and beauty.

during the time that

From this reading First came the partridge-shooting, and then the pheasants were to be knocked over, while the ladies drove almost daily to the preserves with the luncheon in the drag or large pony-carriage; there were hunting days, dinners, luncheons, musical evenings, carpet dances, and so forth, and the inevitable lawn-tennis, with the ladies in bewitching costumes; but still Allan, damped perhaps by his sister's communications, 'made no way' with his tantalising cousin, and Hawke Holcroft, on Lord Aberfeldie's invitation, was still lingering at Dundargue.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading 'How often do I wish she had not a _sous_!' sighed Allan.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For some time the days passed on as they generally do in a country-house like Dundargue, and there was all the usual flow of life and--with three exceptions, Sir Paget, Holcroft, and Cameron--change of guests and visitors, with the amusements wealth can give.