Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Then a window was opened above; the solicitor's head came out.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

later than; following

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

any thing at all

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.

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

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

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

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.

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

From this reading Then a window was opened above; the solicitor's head came out.

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From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

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

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.

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From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Then a window was opened above; the solicitor's head came out.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

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

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

young sheep

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

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

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

a form of address for a man

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Then a window was opened above; the solicitor's head came out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then a window was opened above; the solicitor's head came out.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

on the contrary

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

recurring again and again

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.

Identical; not different.

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

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From this reading Then a window was opened above; the solicitor's head came out.

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

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

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

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

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

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Who's there?"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.

three times

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.

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

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

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

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.

past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds

From this reading LAMB IN SEARCH OF ADVICE On the evening of that same day, at the door of Mr. Isaac Luker's little house in that _cul-de-sac_ near Stamford Street, some one knocked, in a rather unusual manner, as if after a prescribed fashion, then whistled half-a-dozen sharp, shrill notes up the scale.

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From this reading "Who's there?"

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Then a window was opened above; the solicitor's head came out.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading This performance was repeated thrice before anything happened to show that it had attracted attention within.