Chapter XL · Chapter 40

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

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

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

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

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

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

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From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

-ing form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

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

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

having made preparations

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading His Grace listened.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

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

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

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

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

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

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

immediately past

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

hear with intention

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading His Grace listened.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

engage in

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

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

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

disregarded

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

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

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

not any; not one

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

a state of social isolation

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

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

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

plural of “sum” — a quantity of money

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

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

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

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

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

precisely as stated

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

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

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.

(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 The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

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

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

which person or people

From this reading The London mansion and the Alhambra had both been disposed of, and well: the first to the new French Ambassador, and the second to a grey-headed stock-jobber, very rich, who, having no society, determined to make solitude amusing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The proceeds of these sales, together with sundry sums obtained by converting into cash the stud, the furniture, and the _bijouterie,_ produced a most respectable fund, which nearly paid off the annoying miscellaneous debts.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Rents had not risen, but it was hoped that they had seen their worst; the railroad had been successfully opposed; and coals had improved.

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

From this reading _Another Betrothal_ BUT although we are in love, business must not be utterly neglected, and Mr. Dacre insisted that the young Duke should for one morning cease to wander in his park, and listen to the result of his exertions during the last three months.