Chapter XXV

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

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

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

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

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

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

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

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

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From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

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

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

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From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

propriety in manners and conduct

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

deeply religious

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

an opposing military force

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

divisible by two

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

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

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

the act of departing

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

death of a person

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

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

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

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

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

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

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

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

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

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

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

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From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

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

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

immediately past

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

a room where books are kept

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

held or filled or in use

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

term of address for a man

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

-ing form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

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From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

required or under orders

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

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

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But let it not be supposed that the impressive service of the Church of England, read even in its most impressive manner, occupied his thoughts, or that even the eloquence of a Hodgson caught his ear and affected his heart.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

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From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

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

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

precisely as stated

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.

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

From this reading It was only the flesh-and-blood tenement of Lord Ashborough that was at church; Lord Ashborough himself, in heart and in spirit, was in his library in Grosvenor-square, eagerly conversing with Mr. Peter Tims on the best means of snatching the last spoils of his enemy, Sir Sidney Delaware.

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

From this reading With that attention to decorum and propriety which formed a chief point in his minor policy, he appeared, on the Sunday morning, in the gallery of St. George's Church, Hanover-square, exactly as the organ sounded, and with grave and devout face, passed through the next two hours.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lord Ashborough left his niece, Maria Beauchamp, and the chief part of his establishment, in the country; and setting out with but two servants, arrived in the metropolis late on Saturday night.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Not that Lord Ashborough did not go to church with the full and clear purpose of doing his duty; but people's ideas of doing their duty are so very various, that he thought the going to church quite enough--without attending.