1907
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From this reading Originally published 1907 by Grant Richards Ltd. Reissued 1951 by arrangement with the Richards Press Ltd.
1951
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From this reading Originally published 1907 by Grant Richards Ltd. Reissued 1951 by arrangement with the Richards Press Ltd.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
(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 You look all right Greenstock."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Originally published 1907 by Grant Richards Ltd. Reissued 1951 by arrangement with the Richards Press Ltd.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Her ladyship is not at home, sir.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Originally published 1907 by Grant Richards Ltd. Reissued 1951 by arrangement with the Richards Press Ltd.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
make right or correct
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
DressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading "Dressing, eh?
eh
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From this reading "Dressing, eh?
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
let have
From this reading Originally published 1907 by Grant Richards Ltd. Reissued 1951 by arrangement with the Richards Press Ltd.
Greenstock
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From this reading You look all right Greenstock."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her ladyship is not at home, sir.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Her ladyship is not at home, sir.
impassibility
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From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Her ladyship is not at home, sir.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading "Her ladyship is not at home, sir.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You look all right Greenstock."
Ltd
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From this reading Originally published 1907 by Grant Richards Ltd. Reissued 1951 by arrangement with the Richards Press Ltd.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Her ladyship is not at home, sir.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
OriginallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
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patronisingadjective
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Originally published 1907 by Grant Richards Ltd. Reissued 1951 by arrangement with the Richards Press Ltd.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Originally published 1907 by Grant Richards Ltd. Reissued 1951 by arrangement with the Richards Press Ltd.
ReissuedverbUS /riˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “reissue” — print anew
From this reading Originally published 1907 by Grant Richards Ltd. Reissued 1951 by arrangement with the Richards Press Ltd.
retainernounUS /rɪˈteɪnər/
a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading Originally published 1907 by Grant Richards Ltd. Reissued 1951 by arrangement with the Richards Press Ltd.
precisely, exactly
From this reading You look all right Greenstock."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
Savile
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From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Her ladyship is not at home, sir.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Originally published 1907 by Grant Richards Ltd. Reissued 1951 by arrangement with the Richards Press Ltd.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Originally published 1907 by Grant Richards Ltd. Reissued 1951 by arrangement with the Richards Press Ltd.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But she is sure to see you, Master Savile," said the butler, with a sudden and depressing change of manner, from correct impassibility to the conventional familiarity of a patronising old retainer.
