used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
anew
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
(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 It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
in addition
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CARTWRIGHT'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
the two together, not just one
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
CARTWRIGHT'S
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From this reading CARTWRIGHT'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
drawing-room
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From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
an opposing military force
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
set up or found
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
Gilbert'snounUS /ˈɡɪlbərts/
possessive form of “gilbert” — a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
Harrington
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From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
immediately past
From this reading CARTWRIGHT'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
moistenedverbUS /ˈmɔɪsənd/
past form of “moisten” — make moist
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
mortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəfaɪd/
suffering from tissue death
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
Mowbray
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From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
on one occasion
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
and nothing more
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
without speaking
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
term of address for a man
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
TESTAMENTnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading CARTWRIGHT'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To both invitations the baronet returned a gracious acceptance, and accordingly once more found himself at the Park on the day that its gates were again to open to the funeral array of its owner.
in or at the place that
From this reading Charles Mowbray, as Sir Gilbert's carriage drew up, stood ready on the steps of the mansion to receive him; and tears moistened the eyes of both as they silently shook hands and entered the drawing-room, where the funeral guests were assembled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading CARTWRIGHT'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT.
Wrexhill
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From this reading It was probably the love of seeing an enemy mortified,--which, it may be feared, is too common to all men,--which induced the Vicar of Wrexhill, notwithstanding the deep aversion he felt for Sir Gilbert Harrington, to suffer him not only to be invited to attend Mrs. Cartwright's funeral, but also to be present at the opening of her will.
