used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading I was never in a Servants' Hall of that Description before; and I must say that it afforded me Matter and Leisure for several Reflections.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
in addition
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was never in a Servants' Hall of that Description before; and I must say that it afforded me Matter and Leisure for several Reflections.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
Betty's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
CommotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
descried
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading I was never in a Servants' Hall of that Description before; and I must say that it afforded me Matter and Leisure for several Reflections.
Deshabillenoun
the state of being carelessly or partially dressed
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
without deviation
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
Flambeaux
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
LeisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading I was never in a Servants' Hall of that Description before; and I must say that it afforded me Matter and Leisure for several Reflections.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
set afire or burning
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
MasqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I was never in a Servants' Hall of that Description before; and I must say that it afforded me Matter and Leisure for several Reflections.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I was never in a Servants' Hall of that Description before; and I must say that it afforded me Matter and Leisure for several Reflections.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
in the near future
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
ReflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I was never in a Servants' Hall of that Description before; and I must say that it afforded me Matter and Leisure for several Reflections.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
express in words
From this reading I was never in a Servants' Hall of that Description before; and I must say that it afforded me Matter and Leisure for several Reflections.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I was never in a Servants' Hall of that Description before; and I must say that it afforded me Matter and Leisure for several Reflections.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
do one's shopping
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
make square
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
not in physical motion
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was never in a Servants' Hall of that Description before; and I must say that it afforded me Matter and Leisure for several Reflections.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
up to a particular time
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
up-Stairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. _James_, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
which person or people
From this reading After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by _Peter_, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Lady Betty's Masquerade._ Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring.
but in spite of that
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."
