Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

(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 The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

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

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

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From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

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

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading “Then, you must read it for me, Kate,” replied he; “for my ears have outlived my eyes.”

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

earnest or urgent request

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

in a good-natured manner

From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

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

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Then, you must read it for me, Kate,” replied he; “for my ears have outlived my eyes.”

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

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

From this reading “Then, you must read it for me, Kate,” replied he; “for my ears have outlived my eyes.”

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

past form of “heighten” — become more extreme

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

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

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

indecision in speech or action

From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

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

From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

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

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

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From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

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

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Then, you must read it for me, Kate,” replied he; “for my ears have outlived my eyes.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

and nothing more

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

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From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

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From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

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From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Then, you must read it for me, Kate,” replied he; “for my ears have outlived my eyes.”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “Then, you must read it for me, Kate,” replied he; “for my ears have outlived my eyes.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Then, you must read it for me, Kate,” replied he; “for my ears have outlived my eyes.”

not any; not one

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

a brief written record

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

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

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

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From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

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From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

something you have to do

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

past form of “outlive” — live longer than

From this reading “Then, you must read it for me, Kate,” replied he; “for my ears have outlived my eyes.”

above and across; more than

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

on the contrary

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading “Then, you must read it for me, Kate,” replied he; “for my ears have outlived my eyes.”

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Then, you must read it for me, Kate,” replied he; “for my ears have outlived my eyes.”

express the need or desire for

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

free from harm or evil

From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

an act of honor or courteous recognition

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

only a very short time before

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

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

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

term of address for a man

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

relating to human society and its members

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

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

From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

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From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

express in words

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

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

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

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

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

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

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

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From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

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

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

compelling immediate action

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

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

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

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

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

at the time that

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

which person or people

From this reading “Shall I do it,” interposed Sir Archy, who, having remarked some hesitation in Kate's manner, came thus good-naturedly to the rescue.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The time was now approaching when the Travers's were to remove to the capital, and, at Sybella's urgent entreaty, Sir Marmaduke was induced to request that Kate O'Donoghue might accompany them in their visit, and thus enjoy the pleasures of a winter in Dublin, then, second to no city of Europe, in all that constituted social excellence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”

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

From this reading “With all my heart, Archy,” said the O'Donoghue; “or rather, if you would do me a favour, just tell me what it is about--polite correspondence affects me pretty much as the ceremonies of bowing and salutation, when I have a fit of the gout.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Then, you must read it for me, Kate,” replied he; “for my ears have outlived my eyes.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The note of invitation couched in terms the most flattering and cordial, arrived when the O'Donoghues were seated at breakfast, and, as was usual on all occasions of correspondence, was opened by Kate herself; scarcely had she thrown her eyes over its contents, when, with a heightened colour, and a slight tremor in her voice, she passed the letter across the table to her uncle, and said--“This is for your consideration, sir.”