Chapter X

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

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Lord Hayle accompanied them, and the father, his son and daughter, went up to the private sitting-room which the bishop occupied.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

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

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

completely unclothed

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

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From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

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From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

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From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.

marked by refinement in taste and manners

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

slightly wet

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

a female human offspring

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

at any time

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Lord Hayle accompanied them, and the father, his son and daughter, went up to the private sitting-room which the bishop occupied.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.

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

From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

a young female

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

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

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

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From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

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

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

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

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

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

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.

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

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

become covered with mist

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.

information about recent and important events

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

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

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Lord Hayle accompanied them, and the father, his son and daughter, went up to the private sitting-room which the bishop occupied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

and nothing more

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

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From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

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From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Lord Hayle accompanied them, and the father, his son and daughter, went up to the private sitting-room which the bishop occupied.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.

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From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

on the contrary

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

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From this reading Lord Hayle accompanied them, and the father, his son and daughter, went up to the private sitting-room which the bishop occupied.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

a male human offspring

From this reading Lord Hayle accompanied them, and the father, his son and daughter, went up to the private sitting-room which the bishop occupied.

in a special manner

From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.

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From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

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

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lord Hayle accompanied them, and the father, his son and daughter, went up to the private sitting-room which the bishop occupied.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.

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

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

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

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

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

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Lord Hayle accompanied them, and the father, his son and daughter, went up to the private sitting-room which the bishop occupied.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

the act of using

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

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

From this reading The fog--the nasty, damp river mist, rather, which takes the place of fog in Oxford--was now thicker than ever, but a bright fire burnt upon the hearth of the comfortable sitting-room in the hotel, and one of the servants had drawn down the blinds and made the place cheery and home-like.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

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

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

at the time that

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

in or at the place that

From this reading NEWS ARRIVES AT OXFORD On the afternoon when the Bishop of Carlton, Lord Hayle and Lady Constance Camborne had left the Duke of Paddington's rooms in St. Paul's College, Oxford, they went back to the _Randolph Hotel_, where the bishop and his daughter were staying.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Lord Hayle accompanied them, and the father, his son and daughter, went up to the private sitting-room which the bishop occupied.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

an established custom

From this reading The Cambornes had only been three days in Oxford, but Lady Constance had already transformed the somewhat bare sitting-room into something of wont and use; the place was full of flowers, all the little personalia that a cultured and wealthy girl carries about with her, showed it.

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From this reading A piano had been brought in, photographs of friends stood about, and the huge writing-table, specially put there for the use of the bishop, stood near the fireplace covered with papers.