Chapter XV

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

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

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

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

a member of the aristocracy

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading But the masterful key was lowered as, from her seat by the fire, the elder lady arose.

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

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

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

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

shining intensely

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the masterful key was lowered as, from her seat by the fire, the elder lady arose.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the masterful key was lowered as, from her seat by the fire, the elder lady arose.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

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

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

rid of obstructions

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

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

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

in a questionable and dubious manner

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading But the masterful key was lowered as, from her seat by the fire, the elder lady arose.

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

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

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

start firing a weapon

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But the masterful key was lowered as, from her seat by the fire, the elder lady arose.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

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

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

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

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

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

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

to a considerable degree

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

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

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

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

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading But the masterful key was lowered as, from her seat by the fire, the elder lady arose.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading But the masterful key was lowered as, from her seat by the fire, the elder lady arose.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

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

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading But the masterful key was lowered as, from her seat by the fire, the elder lady arose.

the chief steward or butler of a great household

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading But the masterful key was lowered as, from her seat by the fire, the elder lady arose.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

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

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

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

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

out of fashion

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

in an imperative and commanding manner

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

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

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

having the rafters especially having them visible

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

cut with a saw

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading But the masterful key was lowered as, from her seat by the fire, the elder lady arose.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

wet through and through; thoroughly wet

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

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

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

one praying humbly for something

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

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

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

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

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

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

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

accept gladly

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

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

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

which person or people

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was the graceful introduction which showed that, for all his sodden garments and dishevelled appearance, she had recognised an equal in the suppliant whom Guillaume eyed so dubiously.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CECILE DE QUERNAIS A low hall heavily raftered with black oak, and walls hung with tapestry and armour; a huge fire blazing on the open hearth, and two ladies seated near, in carved oaken seats, one busy with her embroidery, the other with the spinning-wheel.

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

From this reading "Welcome, Monsieur," she said--speaking with that clear enunciation and purity of accent which proclaimed the aristocrat--"as any stranger would be, on such a night, in the home of Louise de Quernais."

but in spite of that

From this reading An old-fashioned, stereotyped picture enough, yet that was what Morice Conyers saw as he stood, dripping and bedraggled, in the doorway, demanding, somewhat peremptorily at first, for a night's lodging of the old major-domo who had opened the gate.