Chapter XIV

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

From this reading At last Mr. and Mrs. Blagdon appeared at Sharsley, and met with a flattering reception.

having companions or an escort

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading The unfortunate victim had been seized upon by that contemptible ailment known as the mumps.

inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

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

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At last Mr. and Mrs. Blagdon appeared at Sharsley, and met with a flattering reception.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading There were speeches, a deputation, arches in the village, and a troop of the local yeomanry escorted them from the station.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

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

From this reading The unfortunate victim had been seized upon by that contemptible ailment known as the mumps.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The unfortunate victim had been seized upon by that contemptible ailment known as the mumps.

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From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The unfortunate victim had been seized upon by that contemptible ailment known as the mumps.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

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From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

deserving of contempt or scorn

From this reading The unfortunate victim had been seized upon by that contemptible ailment known as the mumps.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

a group of representatives or delegates

From this reading There were speeches, a deputation, arches in the village, and a troop of the local yeomanry escorted them from the station.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

provide entertainment for

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading There were speeches, a deputation, arches in the village, and a troop of the local yeomanry escorted them from the station.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

a social unit living together

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading At last Mr. and Mrs. Blagdon appeared at Sharsley, and met with a flattering reception.

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

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There were speeches, a deputation, arches in the village, and a troop of the local yeomanry escorted them from the station.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

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

From this reading The unfortunate victim had been seized upon by that contemptible ailment known as the mumps.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

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

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

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

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

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

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

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

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The unfortunate victim had been seized upon by that contemptible ailment known as the mumps.

immediately past

From this reading At last Mr. and Mrs. Blagdon appeared at Sharsley, and met with a flattering reception.

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

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading There were speeches, a deputation, arches in the village, and a troop of the local yeomanry escorted them from the station.

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

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

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

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

joined in matrimony

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading At last Mr. and Mrs. Blagdon appeared at Sharsley, and met with a flattering reception.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

a form of address for a man

From this reading At last Mr. and Mrs. Blagdon appeared at Sharsley, and met with a flattering reception.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading At last Mr. and Mrs. Blagdon appeared at Sharsley, and met with a flattering reception.

an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands

From this reading The unfortunate victim had been seized upon by that contemptible ailment known as the mumps.

very recently

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading At last Mr. and Mrs. Blagdon appeared at Sharsley, and met with a flattering reception.

have sovereign power

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

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

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

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

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading The unfortunate victim had been seized upon by that contemptible ailment known as the mumps.

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From this reading At last Mr. and Mrs. Blagdon appeared at Sharsley, and met with a flattering reception.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading There were speeches, a deputation, arches in the village, and a troop of the local yeomanry escorted them from the station.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading There were speeches, a deputation, arches in the village, and a troop of the local yeomanry escorted them from the station.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The unfortunate victim had been seized upon by that contemptible ailment known as the mumps.

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

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were speeches, a deputation, arches in the village, and a troop of the local yeomanry escorted them from the station.

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

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

a group of soldiers

From this reading There were speeches, a deputation, arches in the village, and a troop of the local yeomanry escorted them from the station.

an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The unfortunate victim had been seized upon by that contemptible ailment known as the mumps.

creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading The unfortunate victim had been seized upon by that contemptible ailment known as the mumps.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading There were speeches, a deputation, arches in the village, and a troop of the local yeomanry escorted them from the station.

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

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

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

From this reading There were speeches, a deputation, arches in the village, and a troop of the local yeomanry escorted them from the station.

which person or people

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading On arrival in London the newly married couple established themselves at Claridge’s; Blagdon accompanied his wife to the Opera and to Hurlingham, gave smart dinners, and introduced her to his friends; many of his mother’s connections called upon her, and prepared to entertain them; but the bride suddenly became indisposed, was confined to her room, and totally unpresentable.

in a wise manner

From this reading Sharsley Court, the ancestral home of the Scropes (who with various family vicissitudes had lived there since the reign of Henry VIII), was a noble Tudor mansion, wisely enlarged by various owners, who were proud of its fame.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At last Mr. and Mrs. Blagdon appeared at Sharsley, and met with a flattering reception.

class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land

From this reading There were speeches, a deputation, arches in the village, and a troop of the local yeomanry escorted them from the station.