Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nor, indeed, had he at any time had much to say to anyone about the earlier period of his life.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

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From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

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

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

any person at all

From this reading Nor, indeed, had he at any time had much to say to anyone about the earlier period of his life.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

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

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

a man who has never been married

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

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From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

a social or business visitor

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

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

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

present for the first time to the public

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Nor, indeed, had he at any time had much to say to anyone about the earlier period of his life.

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From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

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

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

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

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

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

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

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

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

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

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

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From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

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

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Nor, indeed, had he at any time had much to say to anyone about the earlier period of his life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

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

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

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

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

social deportment

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

the force of workers available

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

used to form the superlative

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Nor, indeed, had he at any time had much to say to anyone about the earlier period of his life.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor, indeed, had he at any time had much to say to anyone about the earlier period of his life.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

an amount of time

From this reading Nor, indeed, had he at any time had much to say to anyone about the earlier period of his life.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

by chance

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

possessing material wealth

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

express in words

From this reading Nor, indeed, had he at any time had much to say to anyone about the earlier period of his life.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

term of address for a man

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

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

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Nor, indeed, had he at any time had much to say to anyone about the earlier period of his life.

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

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading It was generally understood that he had lived abroad, and that he had been in some sort of practice, or how else could he have acquired his knowledge of the technical part of his profession?

in a way that was not expected

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.

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

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

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

From this reading He was rich, of distinguished appearance, had charming manners, and was a bachelor, which combination might possibly account in some measure for the high esteem in which he was held amongst the opposite sex.

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

From this reading SIR ALLAN BEAUMERVILLE HAS A CALLER Sir Allan Beaumerville, Bart., _dilettante_ physician and man of fashion, was, on the whole, one of the most popular men in London society.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He had made his _debut_ in society quite late in life, for he had succeeded to the baronetcy, which was one of the oldest and richest in the country, unexpectedly; and, as a young man, London--fashionable London, at any rate--had seen or known nothing of him.