Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

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

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

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

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

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From this reading 'It never was your privilege, I believe, to see your uncle, Mr. Silas Ruthyn, of Bartram-Haugh?'

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading 'It never was your privilege, I believe, to see your uncle, Mr. Silas Ruthyn, of Bartram-Haugh?'

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

of or relating to or involving catechesis

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

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

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

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

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

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

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

a social unit living together

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

in a gradual manner

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

the act of departing

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

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

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

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

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

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

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

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

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

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

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'It never was your privilege, I believe, to see your uncle, Mr. Silas Ruthyn, of Bartram-Haugh?'

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

immediately past

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading 'No--never; he leads so retired--so _very_ retired a life.'

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 'No--never; he leads so retired--so _very_ retired a life.'

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

take the midday meal

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

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

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

a form of address for a man

From this reading 'It never was your privilege, I believe, to see your uncle, Mr. Silas Ruthyn, of Bartram-Haugh?'

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading 'It never was your privilege, I believe, to see your uncle, Mr. Silas Ruthyn, of Bartram-Haugh?'

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

not any; not one

From this reading 'No--never; he leads so retired--so _very_ retired a life.'

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

and nothing more

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading 'It never was your privilege, I believe, to see your uncle, Mr. Silas Ruthyn, of Bartram-Haugh?'

an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

with restored energy

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

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

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading 'No--never; he leads so retired--so _very_ retired a life.'

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

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From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

express in words

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 'It never was your privilege, I believe, to see your uncle, Mr. Silas Ruthyn, of Bartram-Haugh?'

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

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From this reading 'It never was your privilege, I believe, to see your uncle, Mr. Silas Ruthyn, of Bartram-Haugh?'

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

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

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

in the near future

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

a request to be present

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

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

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

a special situation

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

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

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading 'It never was your privilege, I believe, to see your uncle, Mr. Silas Ruthyn, of Bartram-Haugh?'

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

up to a particular time

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

precisely as stated

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

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From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

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

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

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

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

at the time that

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

in or at the place that

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

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

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

which person or people

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

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From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

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From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _AUSTIN RUTHYN SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY_ The Rev. William Fairfield, Doctor Clay's somewhat bald curate, a mild, thin man, with a high and thin nose, who was preparing me for confirmation, came next day; and when our catechetical conference was ended, and before lunch was announced, my father sent for him to the study, where he remained until the bell rang out its summons.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Oh, no,--of course, no; but I was going to remark a likeness--I mean, of course, a _family_ likeness--only _that_ sort of thing--you understand--between him and the profile of Lady Margaret in the drawing-room--is not it Lady Margaret?--which you were so good as to show me on Wednesday last.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'We have had some interesting--I may say _very_ interesting--conversation, your papa and I, Miss Ruthyn,' said my reverend _vis-à-vis_, so soon as nature was refreshed, smiling and shining, as he leaned back in his chair, his hand upon the table, and his finger curled gently upon the stem of his wine-glass.