(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 He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
Armitage
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From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
for the reason that
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading MOSTYN IS BETTER UNDERSTOOD.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
Caldershot
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From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
DerbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
Eaton
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From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
enquiring
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From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
the organ of sight
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
eye-glass
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From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
the act of departing
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
immaculatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmækjələtli/
in an immaculate manner
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
inordinatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnɔːrdənətli/
extremely
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOSTYN IS BETTER UNDERSTOOD.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
and nothing more
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
Macphane's
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From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
minxnoun
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
MOSTYN
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From this reading MOSTYN IS BETTER UNDERSTOOD.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
Rada
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From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
Roderick
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From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
Rory's
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From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
term of address for a man
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
make square
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
uncomfortablyadverbUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in physical discomfort
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading MOSTYN IS BETTER UNDERSTOOD.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were some new faces, but for the greater part the party was the same as that which had been present on the occasion of "Old Rory's" victory.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading He was enquiring diligently if Miss Rada Armitage was to be present that day, ready to declare himself as before, her cavalier, all the more proud of being so because "the little minx is going to win the Derby, by Jove!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lord Caldershot had arrived early, just the same immaculately dressed Lord Caldershot, with eye-glass in eye and inordinately tall collar, uncomfortably tight round his neck.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The company had assembled, as the year before, at Sir Roderick Macphane's house in Eaton Square for the drive to the Derby.
