Chapter VII

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From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

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

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Mrs. Putchy herself suggested making his Majesty some new red silk rosettes for his shoes, which he very graciously consented to accept.

(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 THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

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

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

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

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

with brightness

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Mrs. Putchy herself suggested making his Majesty some new red silk rosettes for his shoes, which he very graciously consented to accept.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

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

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

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

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading Mrs. Putchy herself suggested making his Majesty some new red silk rosettes for his shoes, which he very graciously consented to accept.

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

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

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

From this reading Mrs. Putchy herself suggested making his Majesty some new red silk rosettes for his shoes, which he very graciously consented to accept.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

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

From this reading Mrs. Putchy herself suggested making his Majesty some new red silk rosettes for his shoes, which he very graciously consented to accept.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

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

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

the state of being honored

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

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

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

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

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

worth remembering

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Putchy herself suggested making his Majesty some new red silk rosettes for his shoes, which he very graciously consented to accept.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

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

From this reading Mrs. Putchy herself suggested making his Majesty some new red silk rosettes for his shoes, which he very graciously consented to accept.

being perceived or observed

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

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

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

above and across; more than

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

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

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

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

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

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

From this reading Mrs. Putchy herself suggested making his Majesty some new red silk rosettes for his shoes, which he very graciously consented to accept.

with speed

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Mrs. Putchy herself suggested making his Majesty some new red silk rosettes for his shoes, which he very graciously consented to accept.

paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets)

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

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

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

plural of “rosette” — an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor

From this reading Mrs. Putchy herself suggested making his Majesty some new red silk rosettes for his shoes, which he very graciously consented to accept.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

only a very short time before

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

a particular situation

From this reading Mrs. Putchy herself suggested making his Majesty some new red silk rosettes for his shoes, which he very graciously consented to accept.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Mrs. Putchy herself suggested making his Majesty some new red silk rosettes for his shoes, which he very graciously consented to accept.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

the complete duration of something

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for persons of Latin American descent

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Mrs. Putchy herself suggested making his Majesty some new red silk rosettes for his shoes, which he very graciously consented to accept.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

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

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

up to a particular time

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

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

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

having come into contact

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

the act of using

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

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

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

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

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

in or at the place that

From this reading A. Fish, Esq., purchased a necktie of most brilliant colouring, and One-and-Nine touched himself up here and there with some red enamel where his tunic had become shabby in places, so that altogether our party looked very smart as we drove at a very early hour to our seats in Piccadilly.

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

From this reading THE JUBILEE The few days which elapsed before the memorable 22nd of June passed very quickly, and we were all more or less busy making preparations for the festival.

during the time that

From this reading The Doctor-in-Law was always so spick and span that we scarcely noticed any change in his appearance, but the Rhymester had made arrangements with General Mary Jane to wash, starch, and iron his lace collar, and he remained in his room one entire day while it was being done up.

changing to a lighter color

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.

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

From this reading His Majesty would insist upon polishing up his regalia himself in order to do honour to the occasion, and spent hours over his crown with a piece of chamois leather and some whitening till, though somewhat battered by the rough usage it had sustained, it shone quite brilliantly.