used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Ah!" cried Greenwood; "is it possible that the villain Chichester--" "Has betrayed us," added the lady.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
Ah
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From this reading "Ah!" cried Greenwood; "is it possible that the villain Chichester--" "Has betrayed us," added the lady.
(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 "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Moreover, Sir Rupert and his inseparable friend have been watching and dogging all our movements for months past."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Moreover, Sir Rupert and his inseparable friend have been watching and dogging all our movements for months past."
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading "Ah!" cried Greenwood; "is it possible that the villain Chichester--" "Has betrayed us," added the lady.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
Cecilia
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From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
Chichester
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From this reading "Ah!" cried Greenwood; "is it possible that the villain Chichester--" "Has betrayed us," added the lady.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Ah!" cried Greenwood; "is it possible that the villain Chichester--" "Has betrayed us," added the lady.
dearly loved
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
doggingadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːɡɪŋ/
relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit
From this reading "Moreover, Sir Rupert and his inseparable friend have been watching and dogging all our movements for months past."
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
drawing-room
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From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Moreover, Sir Rupert and his inseparable friend have been watching and dogging all our movements for months past."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Moreover, Sir Rupert and his inseparable friend have been watching and dogging all our movements for months past."
GreenwoodnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah!" cried Greenwood; "is it possible that the villain Chichester--" "Has betrayed us," added the lady.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading "Moreover, Sir Rupert and his inseparable friend have been watching and dogging all our movements for months past."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah!" cried Greenwood; "is it possible that the villain Chichester--" "Has betrayed us," added the lady.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ah!" cried Greenwood; "is it possible that the villain Chichester--" "Has betrayed us," added the lady.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Ah!" cried Greenwood; "is it possible that the villain Chichester--" "Has betrayed us," added the lady.
LEVEEnounUS /ˈlevi/
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading THE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT'S LEVEE.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT'S LEVEE.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "Moreover, Sir Rupert and his inseparable friend have been watching and dogging all our movements for months past."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading "Moreover, Sir Rupert and his inseparable friend have been watching and dogging all our movements for months past."
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading "Moreover, Sir Rupert and his inseparable friend have been watching and dogging all our movements for months past."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
not any; not one
From this reading "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
a brief written record
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT'S LEVEE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Moreover, Sir Rupert and his inseparable friend have been watching and dogging all our movements for months past."
PARLIAMENT'SnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənts/
possessive form of “parliament” — a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading THE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT'S LEVEE.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "Moreover, Sir Rupert and his inseparable friend have been watching and dogging all our movements for months past."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Ah!" cried Greenwood; "is it possible that the villain Chichester--" "Has betrayed us," added the lady.
remonstrateverb
argue in protest or opposition
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
term of address for a man
From this reading "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No," answered Cecilia coldly: "I come on a more momentous affair than that: Sir Rupert knows all!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT'S LEVEE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ah!" cried Greenwood; "is it possible that the villain Chichester--" "Has betrayed us," added the lady.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "Ah!" cried Greenwood; "is it possible that the villain Chichester--" "Has betrayed us," added the lady.
visitantnoun
someone who visits
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "Moreover, Sir Rupert and his inseparable friend have been watching and dogging all our movements for months past."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have doubtless called, my dear Cecilia," said Mr. Greenwood, as he handed the fair visitant to a seat in his elegant drawing-room,--"you have doubtless called to remonstrate with me respecting my note of this evening."
