used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though somewhat of the nature of an impromptu affair, the 'carpet-dance' partook of something of a more important kind.
Aberfeldie
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From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
consider or hold as true
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Though somewhat of the nature of an impromptu affair, the 'carpet-dance' partook of something of a more important kind.
anew
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though somewhat of the nature of an impromptu affair, the 'carpet-dance' partook of something of a more important kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CARPET-DANCE, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE CARPET-DANCE, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
CARPET-DANCE
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From this reading THE CARPET-DANCE, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
conservatoriesnounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːriz/
plural of “conservatory” — the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
dancing-room
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From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
having made preparations
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
put on clothes
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
Dundargue
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From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
Eveline's
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From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
fernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
Holcroft
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From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
the act of retaining something
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
of great significance or value
From this reading Though somewhat of the nature of an impromptu affair, the 'carpet-dance' partook of something of a more important kind.
impromptunounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading Though somewhat of the nature of an impromptu affair, the 'carpet-dance' partook of something of a more important kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CARPET-DANCE, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Though somewhat of the nature of an impromptu affair, the 'carpet-dance' partook of something of a more important kind.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
immediately past
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
LogannounUS /ˈloʊɡən/
a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though somewhat of the nature of an impromptu affair, the 'carpet-dance' partook of something of a more important kind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Though somewhat of the nature of an impromptu affair, the 'carpet-dance' partook of something of a more important kind.
neckletnoun
decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CARPET-DANCE, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
on one occasion
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
PagetnounUS /ˈpædʒət/
English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
partook
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From this reading Though somewhat of the nature of an impromptu affair, the 'carpet-dance' partook of something of a more important kind.
pedestalsnounUS /ˈpedəstəlz/
plural of “pedestal” — a support or foundation
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
bring forth or yield
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
rarestadjectiveUS /ˈrerəst/
superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
RubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
Russian-leather
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From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
semi-toilet
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From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
term of address for a man
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Though somewhat of the nature of an impromptu affair, the 'carpet-dance' partook of something of a more important kind.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Though somewhat of the nature of an impromptu affair, the 'carpet-dance' partook of something of a more important kind.
Stratherroch
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From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
Tappleton
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From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CARPET-DANCE, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though somewhat of the nature of an impromptu affair, the 'carpet-dance' partook of something of a more important kind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
interact in a certain way
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
be dressed in
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE CARPET-DANCE, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
at the time that
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
which person or people
From this reading The fete had been brought about by the two fair cousins as a farewell treat to the last of their present guests, who were departing--Ruby Logan, Stratherroch, and--Mr. Holcroft!
belonging to which person
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Greatly to Eveline's relief, Sir Paget was gone, but, as if to worry her further, Sir Paget left for her--with Lady Aberfeldie--a letter referring to his admiration and regard for her since the last season in London, and with it a handsome diamond necklet--the sight of which in its fragrant Russian-leather case she loathed--with the hope that she would accept and wear it, in token that she was holding out brilliant hopes to him when 'they met in town again.'
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Many guests were invited; the ladies were in semi-toilet and the gentlemen in evening dress: but the great dancing-room at Dundargue was decorated to perfection by the care of Mr. Tappleton, the butler, the housekeeper, and gardener, with the rarest plants, flowers, and ferns the conservatories could produce, disposed in China and Japanese jars on pedestals and marble console tables of the time of Louis XIV., at whose court a Lord Aberfeldie had once been ambassador.
