Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

someone whose business is advertising

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But no one had a word to say against Thomas Alvin, for he was found to be most liberal to local charities.

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From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

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

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

any thing at all

From this reading Alvin never gave anything, however, without consulting his niece.

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

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

expected hopefully

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

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From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

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

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

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From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

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From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading But no one had a word to say against Thomas Alvin, for he was found to be most liberal to local charities.

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading Alvin never gave anything, however, without consulting his niece.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

divisible by two

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

set up or found

From this reading But no one had a word to say against Thomas Alvin, for he was found to be most liberal to local charities.

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

From this reading Alvin never gave anything, however, without consulting his niece.

destroyed or killed

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

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

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

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From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But no one had a word to say against Thomas Alvin, for he was found to be most liberal to local charities.

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

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

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

From this reading Alvin never gave anything, however, without consulting his niece.

skill in handling and riding horses

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

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From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Alvin never gave anything, however, without consulting his niece.

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

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

go away from a place

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

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

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading But no one had a word to say against Thomas Alvin, for he was found to be most liberal to local charities.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

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 But no one had a word to say against Thomas Alvin, for he was found to be most liberal to local charities.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

female equine animal

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

come together

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

the force of workers available

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But no one had a word to say against Thomas Alvin, for he was found to be most liberal to local charities.

a form of address for a man

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

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From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Alvin never gave anything, however, without consulting his niece.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Alvin never gave anything, however, without consulting his niece.

not any; not one

From this reading But no one had a word to say against Thomas Alvin, for he was found to be most liberal to local charities.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But no one had a word to say against Thomas Alvin, for he was found to be most liberal to local charities.

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

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

by chance

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

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

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

pertaining to or consisting of pictures

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

plural of “reputation” — the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

express in words

From this reading But no one had a word to say against Thomas Alvin, for he was found to be most liberal to local charities.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

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From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

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

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

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

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading But no one had a word to say against Thomas Alvin, for he was found to be most liberal to local charities.

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

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

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

From this reading But no one had a word to say against Thomas Alvin, for he was found to be most liberal to local charities.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

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

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

a Caucasian

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading People began to leave cards at the White House, but disappointment awaited them--especially, perhaps, the men--for Mr. Alvin made it well understood that they wished to live a quiet and retired life, and the calls, with the exception of the Barrimores’ and the Picketts’, were not returned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She, with her uncle, had gone to the first meet of the Bexhill Harriers, and her portrait on her splendid mare Black Bess had got into the _Hastings and St. Leonards Pictorial Advertiser_.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Alvin never gave anything, however, without consulting his niece.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But no one had a word to say against Thomas Alvin, for he was found to be most liberal to local charities.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading HOW REPUTATIONS ARE RUINED Miss Le Breton began to be a much-talked-of young woman in Hastings, and even Bexhill, on account of her wonderful horsemanship.