Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading You _will_ outrun my best advice."

on foot; walking

From this reading "Early afoot," she said; "you foolish, impatient fellow!

later than; following

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

(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 Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

Having no one else present.

From this reading And thus it was Lady Tyrrell who came to Frank alone.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

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

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

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

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

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

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading You _will_ outrun my best advice."

stick to firmly

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

the act of burning something

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And thus it was Lady Tyrrell who came to Frank alone.

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

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

a boy or man

From this reading "Early afoot," she said; "you foolish, impatient fellow!

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading "Early afoot," she said; "you foolish, impatient fellow!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

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

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

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

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading "Early afoot," she said; "you foolish, impatient fellow!

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

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

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

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading And thus it was Lady Tyrrell who came to Frank alone.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

the middle of the day

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You _will_ outrun my best advice."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

not any; not one

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

run faster than

From this reading You _will_ outrun my best advice."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

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

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

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

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Early afoot," she said; "you foolish, impatient fellow!

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

From this reading "Early afoot," she said; "you foolish, impatient fellow!

term of address for a man

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

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

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house)

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

carry out

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

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

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

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

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading And thus it was Lady Tyrrell who came to Frank alone.

up to a particular time

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

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

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

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

From this reading And thus it was Lady Tyrrell who came to Frank alone.

not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

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

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

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

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

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

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You _will_ outrun my best advice."

an established custom

From this reading Indeed, they all felt glad that her views of etiquette did not bind them to their places; for Frank was burning to be off to Sirenwood, forgetting that it was far easier to be too early than too late for Sir Harry Vivian, who was wont to smoke till long after midnight, and was never visible till the midday repast.

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

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading Demonstrations Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--BURNS The hours of the soiree had been early; but the breakfast was so irregular and undecided as to time, that no one took much notice of an intimation which Jenkins had received from the grim Mrs. Grindstone that Mrs, Charnock Poynsett would take breakfast in her own room.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Early afoot," she said; "you foolish, impatient fellow!