2nd
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From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
the specified day of the month
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This I did, and walked down the mountain path in quest of her.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This I did, and walked down the mountain path in quest of her.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
at any time
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
FAILSverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
favoured
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From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
filesnounUS /faɪlz/
plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
Heidelberg
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From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
the literary culture
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
mazesnounUS /ˈmeɪzɪz/
plural of “maze” — complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
MODELnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading This I did, and walked down the mountain path in quest of her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
OppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
oratorynounUS /ˈɔːrətɔːri/
addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
a course of conduct
From this reading This I did, and walked down the mountain path in quest of her.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading This I did, and walked down the mountain path in quest of her.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
precisely, exactly
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
Rivoli
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From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
sauntered
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From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
get by special effort
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
in the near future
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
StandardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This I did, and walked down the mountain path in quest of her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading This I did, and walked down the mountain path in quest of her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not having seen her by the time I had reached the haunted well, and not knowing in what direction to look for her, I flung myself down on a grassy bank behind the fountain, beneath the shadows of the overhanging foliage, determined to devote five minutes to a cigar before proceeding further.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
which person or people
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My uncle, occupying himself with the files of the newspaper in question, was deep in the mazes of politics, and favoured Daphne now and then with extracts from the oratory of statesmen out of office, to the effect that the country was on the eve of ruin, and that nothing but a speedy return of the Opposition to power would ever set matters right--statements which my uncle, who favoured the Opposition, regarded as profoundly true.
the act of creating written works
From this reading THE ARTIST FAILS TO SECURE A MODEL On our return from the cathedral I spent the early portion of the morning in writing letters to some college friends at Heidelberg, not forgetting at the same time to send to my uncle's butler telling him to procure another copy of the _Standard_ of the date July 2nd, and to forward it to Rivoli.
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading Daphne yawned at the impending fall of her country without seeming to be much impressed thereby; and finally, putting on her hat, she exclaimed it was a beautiful morning for a stroll, and sauntered leisurely out, expressing a wish that I would follow her as soon as my letters were finished.
