Chapter XIX

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

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was no particular hurry about it.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

highly skilled

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading CHARLOTTE STREET, FITZROY SQUARE.

past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

greatly pleased

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

communicated in words

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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From this reading CHARLOTTE STREET, FITZROY SQUARE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

set up or found

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

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From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

the state of being honored

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading There was no particular hurry about it.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was no particular hurry about it.

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From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

immediately past

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

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From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

a particular point in time

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no particular hurry about it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

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From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

an artist who paints

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading There was no particular hurry about it.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

in a clear and lucid manner

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

the act of removing

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

cut with a saw

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

make square

From this reading CHARLOTTE STREET, FITZROY SQUARE.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading CHARLOTTE STREET, FITZROY SQUARE.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

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

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no particular hurry about it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

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

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

which person or people

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Laurie’s removal was not accomplished with the passionate haste which distinguished that of his brother Ben.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The padrona, with the natural impatience of a woman, found a lodging almost immediately, which he saw and approved; but Laurie took his time, and consoled poor Mrs. Brown at Kensington Gore, and found her a lodger in the shape of a ‘real hartis-gentleman,’ as she herself perspicuously expressed it, having felt in her soul from the beginning that Laurie was something of a sham.

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

From this reading Her new tenant was a young painter who had made a successful _debút_ at the last Academy, and was for the moment a man whom the picture-dealers delighted to honour.