Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

a quantity of money

From this reading And you may wonder at first to hear such a moderate amount of roaring; Lions of the present day are not given to grandiloquence.

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

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

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

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

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

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And you may wonder at first to hear such a moderate amount of roaring; Lions of the present day are not given to grandiloquence.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

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

From this reading If the truth must be told, the talk sounds somewhat professional, not unlike the regimental talk of soldier officers, and the ladies pertaining to the same.

comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

an indefinite time in the future

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

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

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

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

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And you may wonder at first to hear such a moderate amount of roaring; Lions of the present day are not given to grandiloquence.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

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

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

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

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

apart from; not including

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And you may wonder at first to hear such a moderate amount of roaring; Lions of the present day are not given to grandiloquence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading And you may wonder at first to hear such a moderate amount of roaring; Lions of the present day are not given to grandiloquence.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation

From this reading And you may wonder at first to hear such a moderate amount of roaring; Lions of the present day are not given to grandiloquence.

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

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading And you may wonder at first to hear such a moderate amount of roaring; Lions of the present day are not given to grandiloquence.

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

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

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

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

respectful deference

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

the state of being honored

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

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

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

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

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

and nothing more

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

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

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

engage in

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And you may wonder at first to hear such a moderate amount of roaring; Lions of the present day are not given to grandiloquence.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

preside over

From this reading And you may wonder at first to hear such a moderate amount of roaring; Lions of the present day are not given to grandiloquence.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

a form of address for a man

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If the truth must be told, the talk sounds somewhat professional, not unlike the regimental talk of soldier officers, and the ladies pertaining to the same.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

not any; not one

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And you may wonder at first to hear such a moderate amount of roaring; Lions of the present day are not given to grandiloquence.

a brief written record

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading If the truth must be told, the talk sounds somewhat professional, not unlike the regimental talk of soldier officers, and the ladies pertaining to the same.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

and nothing more

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to

From this reading If the truth must be told, the talk sounds somewhat professional, not unlike the regimental talk of soldier officers, and the ladies pertaining to the same.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

plural of “pose” — affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading If the truth must be told, the talk sounds somewhat professional, not unlike the regimental talk of soldier officers, and the ladies pertaining to the same.

belonging to or concerning a regiment

From this reading If the truth must be told, the talk sounds somewhat professional, not unlike the regimental talk of soldier officers, and the ladies pertaining to the same.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading And you may wonder at first to hear such a moderate amount of roaring; Lions of the present day are not given to grandiloquence.

Identical; not different.

From this reading If the truth must be told, the talk sounds somewhat professional, not unlike the regimental talk of soldier officers, and the ladies pertaining to the same.

express in words

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

made afraid

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

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

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading If the truth must be told, the talk sounds somewhat professional, not unlike the regimental talk of soldier officers, and the ladies pertaining to the same.

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

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

a person, without saying who

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading If the truth must be told, the talk sounds somewhat professional, not unlike the regimental talk of soldier officers, and the ladies pertaining to the same.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading If the truth must be told, the talk sounds somewhat professional, not unlike the regimental talk of soldier officers, and the ladies pertaining to the same.

having a supporting base

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And you may wonder at first to hear such a moderate amount of roaring; Lions of the present day are not given to grandiloquence.

a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading If the truth must be told, the talk sounds somewhat professional, not unlike the regimental talk of soldier officers, and the ladies pertaining to the same.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

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

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

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

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

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

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading If the truth must be told, the talk sounds somewhat professional, not unlike the regimental talk of soldier officers, and the ladies pertaining to the same.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading If the truth must be told, the talk sounds somewhat professional, not unlike the regimental talk of soldier officers, and the ladies pertaining to the same.

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

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading If the truth must be told, the talk sounds somewhat professional, not unlike the regimental talk of soldier officers, and the ladies pertaining to the same.

precisely as stated

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

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From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

which person or people

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading For a very pretty collection of Lions, as one could wish to see, is drawn together into Mr Editor Lithgow’s drawing-room, to do honour to his wedding-day.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading And you may wonder at first to hear such a moderate amount of roaring; Lions of the present day are not given to grandiloquence.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading True, that a picturesque American, bolder than her compeers on this side the Atlantic, _poses_ in one corner, and by-and-by makes a tableau, lying down in wild devotion at the feet of two respectable and somewhat scared good people--literary ladies of a modest standing, who have done just work enough to make their names known, but are by no means prepared for such homage as this.

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

From this reading A brilliant company--the very newspapers would say so if they had note of it; distinguished people--except here and there a few who are only wives or sisters of somebody; the ladies and gentlemen present, individual by individual, are somebodies themselves.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And you may wonder at first to hear such a moderate amount of roaring; Lions of the present day are not given to grandiloquence.