used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Easy! easy! quiet--quiet there--pray! pray!" said Elliston, addressing them by way of parenthesis.
(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 Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
any thing at all
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
lacking funds
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Easy! easy! quiet--quiet there--pray! pray!" said Elliston, addressing them by way of parenthesis.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading During supper, somebody recognised Elliston as he passed through the room, and he was immediately hailed with three cheers.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
Drury-lane
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From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During supper, somebody recognised Elliston as he passed through the room, and he was immediately hailed with three cheers.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "Easy! easy! quiet--quiet there--pray! pray!" said Elliston, addressing them by way of parenthesis.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
Elliston
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From this reading During supper, somebody recognised Elliston as he passed through the room, and he was immediately hailed with three cheers.
Elliston's
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From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading During supper, somebody recognised Elliston as he passed through the room, and he was immediately hailed with three cheers.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
the state of being honored
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading During supper, somebody recognised Elliston as he passed through the room, and he was immediately hailed with three cheers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
a particular point in time
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
parenthesisnounUS /pərˈenθəsɪs/
either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
From this reading "Easy! easy! quiet--quiet there--pray! pray!" said Elliston, addressing them by way of parenthesis.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading During supper, somebody recognised Elliston as he passed through the room, and he was immediately hailed with three cheers.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
by chance
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "Easy! easy! quiet--quiet there--pray! pray!" said Elliston, addressing them by way of parenthesis.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Easy! easy! quiet--quiet there--pray! pray!" said Elliston, addressing them by way of parenthesis.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
on the contrary
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading During supper, somebody recognised Elliston as he passed through the room, and he was immediately hailed with three cheers.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading During supper, somebody recognised Elliston as he passed through the room, and he was immediately hailed with three cheers.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
cut with a saw
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
express in words
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
a person, without saying who
From this reading During supper, somebody recognised Elliston as he passed through the room, and he was immediately hailed with three cheers.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading During supper, somebody recognised Elliston as he passed through the room, and he was immediately hailed with three cheers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Easy! easy! quiet--quiet there--pray! pray!" said Elliston, addressing them by way of parenthesis.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Easy! easy! quiet--quiet there--pray! pray!" said Elliston, addressing them by way of parenthesis.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During supper, somebody recognised Elliston as he passed through the room, and he was immediately hailed with three cheers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading During supper, somebody recognised Elliston as he passed through the room, and he was immediately hailed with three cheers.
tipsyadjectiveUS /ˈtɪpsi/
slightly intoxicated
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
precisely as stated
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Easy! easy! quiet--quiet there--pray! pray!" said Elliston, addressing them by way of parenthesis.
which person or people
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen," said Elliston, who was as tipsy as usual, or rather more so perhaps,--"Ladies and gentlemen, I did not expect to have been observed in passing through the crowd.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During supper, somebody recognised Elliston as he passed through the room, and he was immediately hailed with three cheers.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Half the world was at Elliston's masquerade, given at his place, as he calls the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; therefore all I shall say about it is, that I never saw anything of the kind better conducted and I wish he would give another in honour of my arrival the moment I go to London.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am very grateful, gentlemen,--very happy, gentlemen,--quite overjoyed, gentlemen,--that any efforts of mine to please and amuse you have been crowned with success----" At this critical moment, somebody broke some dishes and upset a bottle of champagne.
