Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

(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 To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

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

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

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

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

From this reading Then as he entered Mr. Butts’s room, where these gentlemen were conversing, there was a silence and an awkwardness.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

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

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading Then as he entered Mr. Butts’s room, where these gentlemen were conversing, there was a silence and an awkwardness.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Then as he entered Mr. Butts’s room, where these gentlemen were conversing, there was a silence and an awkwardness.

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From this reading The young fellows were making an “event” out of Ethel’s marriage, and sporting their money freely on it.

divisible by two

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The young fellows were making an “event” out of Ethel’s marriage, and sporting their money freely on it.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading The young fellows were making an “event” out of Ethel’s marriage, and sporting their money freely on it.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

in a free manner

From this reading The young fellows were making an “event” out of Ethel’s marriage, and sporting their money freely on it.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Then as he entered Mr. Butts’s room, where these gentlemen were conversing, there was a silence and an awkwardness.

the act of departing

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

a female grandchild

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

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

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

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

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

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

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

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

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

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

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

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

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

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

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The young fellows were making an “event” out of Ethel’s marriage, and sporting their money freely on it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

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

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The young fellows were making an “event” out of Ethel’s marriage, and sporting their money freely on it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The young fellows were making an “event” out of Ethel’s marriage, and sporting their money freely on it.

take in marriage

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

the force of workers available

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The young fellows were making an “event” out of Ethel’s marriage, and sporting their money freely on it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Then as he entered Mr. Butts’s room, where these gentlemen were conversing, there was a silence and an awkwardness.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The young fellows were making an “event” out of Ethel’s marriage, and sporting their money freely on it.

on one occasion

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

plural of “opera” — a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The young fellows were making an “event” out of Ethel’s marriage, and sporting their money freely on it.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

a full supply

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Then as he entered Mr. Butts’s room, where these gentlemen were conversing, there was a silence and an awkwardness.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

express in words

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

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

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

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

From this reading Then as he entered Mr. Butts’s room, where these gentlemen were conversing, there was a silence and an awkwardness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading The young fellows were making an “event” out of Ethel’s marriage, and sporting their money freely on it.

attend a dance or a party without a female companion

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

firm and dependable especially in loyalty

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

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

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The young fellows were making an “event” out of Ethel’s marriage, and sporting their money freely on it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then as he entered Mr. Butts’s room, where these gentlemen were conversing, there was a silence and an awkwardness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then as he entered Mr. Butts’s room, where these gentlemen were conversing, there was a silence and an awkwardness.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Then as he entered Mr. Butts’s room, where these gentlemen were conversing, there was a silence and an awkwardness.

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

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

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

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

lacking teeth

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

precisely as stated

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

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

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

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

From this reading Then as he entered Mr. Butts’s room, where these gentlemen were conversing, there was a silence and an awkwardness.

in or at the place that

From this reading Then as he entered Mr. Butts’s room, where these gentlemen were conversing, there was a silence and an awkwardness.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

which person or people

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

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

From this reading To have an old countess hunting a young marquis so resolutely that all the world should be able to look on and speculate whether her game would be run down by that staunch toothless old pursuer—that is an amusing sport, isn’t it? and affords plenty of fun and satisfaction to those who follow the hunt.

but in spite of that

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Clive going to see his military friends in the Regent’s Park once, and finish Captain Butts’s portrait in barracks, heard two or three young men talking, and one say to another, “I bet you three to two Farintosh don’t marry her, and I bet you even that he don’t ask her.”

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

From this reading A Stag of Ten The London season was very nearly come to an end, and Lord Farintosh had danced I don’t know how many times with Miss Newcome, had drunk several bottles of the old Kew port, had been seen at numerous breakfasts, operas, races, and public places by the young lady’s side, and had not as yet made any such proposal as Lady Kew expected for her granddaughter.