Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

later than; following

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

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From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

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

From this reading "Hum! this company is growing dull--I'll tell you a story, gentlemen and ladies.

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

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

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

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

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

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From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading "Hum! this company is growing dull--I'll tell you a story, gentlemen and ladies.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading I professed from the first to disregard dates.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

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From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading I professed from the first to disregard dates.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading "Hum! this company is growing dull--I'll tell you a story, gentlemen and ladies.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

one or the other of two

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

at any time

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

a social unit living together

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I professed from the first to disregard dates.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "Hum! this company is growing dull--I'll tell you a story, gentlemen and ladies.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading "Hum! this company is growing dull--I'll tell you a story, gentlemen and ladies.

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

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

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

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

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

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

sing with closed lips

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

ten 10s

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

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

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

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From this reading "Hum! this company is growing dull--I'll tell you a story, gentlemen and ladies.

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

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

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

From this reading "Hum! this company is growing dull--I'll tell you a story, gentlemen and ladies.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

and nothing more

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

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

From this reading "Hum! this company is growing dull--I'll tell you a story, gentlemen and ladies.

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

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

immediately past

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

the sound of laughing

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

not any; not one

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

above and across; more than

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

professing to be qualified

From this reading I professed from the first to disregard dates.

lacking wit or imagination

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

in a serious manner

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

being two more than seventy

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "Hum! this company is growing dull--I'll tell you a story, gentlemen and ladies.

express in words

From this reading "Hum! this company is growing dull--I'll tell you a story, gentlemen and ladies.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

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

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Hum! this company is growing dull--I'll tell you a story, gentlemen and ladies.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

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

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

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

From this reading "Hum!" said Alvanly, at a large dinner-party just as the soup was being handed round, in unusual but very dignified silence.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

which person or people

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Now the advantage of writing a long story, over that of telling it, is that one may, like a sermoniser in his pulpit, be just as prosy as one pleases, without any fear of interruption; but, seriously, I will venture to vary this dry Beaufort story by whipping in a little anecdote, which occurred either before my acquaintance had commenced with that noble family, or after it had ceased, I forget which, but that is of no consequence.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In the year fifteen hundred and seventy-two, there was a man, who----" Here he was interrupted by the loud laughter of the whole party, for who could give ear, during the first course, to a story which began as though it was to last for ever!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Hum! this company is growing dull--I'll tell you a story, gentlemen and ladies.