Chapter IX

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

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

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From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

(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 Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

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

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

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

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

causing inconvenience

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

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

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

a brother by marriage

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

formal or perfunctory politeness

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

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From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

plural of “coincidence” — an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

deem to be

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

a female human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

properly deserved

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

mark as different

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

a general kind of something

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

a young female

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

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

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of youth and spring; wife of Hercules; daughter of Zeus and Hera; cupbearer to the Olympian gods

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

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

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

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

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

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

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

caused by infection or capable of causing infection

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

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

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

come together

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

possessive form of “montagu” — United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

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From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

a strong liking

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

by chance

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

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

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

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

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

unusual or striking

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

term of address for a man

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

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

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

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

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

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

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

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

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Clara Montagu well deserved his partiality, for she was a charming girl; and her light fairy form and animated features seemed to realize all that poets feign of Hebe.

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

From this reading Both houses were in the Strand, which was, as we have before stated, in those days the most fashionable part of London, and both had beautiful gardens shelving down to the Thames.

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

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Montagu received her brother-in-law with all that awkward overstrained civility, with which persons raised above their original grade in society, generally endeavour to show their respect to those whom they consider as their superiors; whilst Mr. Montagu welcomed him with warm affection, and presented his daughter Clara to her uncle with all the fondness of a parent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading The journey of the duke and Sir Ambrose to London had nothing in it to distinguish it from hundreds of other journeys, and they did not meet with a single adventure worthy of being recorded.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It happened by one of those singular coincidences in real life, which would be called improbable in a novel, that Mr. Montagu's mansion adjoined that of the duke, Mrs. Montagu having, like most of the _parvenu_ genus, a most violent _penchant_ for the neighbourhood of the great; perhaps, in the hope that gentility might be infectious, and that she might catch a little by being near it.