Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

the state of being absent

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

matters of personal concern

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

possessive form of “albert” — prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

(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 The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

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

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

react verbally

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

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

From this reading “Why--why, who are you?” asked Albert as soon as he could check the impassioned utterance of his message, and instantly demanded in the next breath, “and--and where is Margaret?”

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

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Why--why, who are you?” asked Albert as soon as he could check the impassioned utterance of his message, and instantly demanded in the next breath, “and--and where is Margaret?”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

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

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

cause to be bored

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading “Why--why, who are you?” asked Albert as soon as he could check the impassioned utterance of his message, and instantly demanded in the next breath, “and--and where is Margaret?”

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

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From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading “Why--why, who are you?” asked Albert as soon as he could check the impassioned utterance of his message, and instantly demanded in the next breath, “and--and where is Margaret?”

a person who is in charge

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

plural of “crossing” — traveling across

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

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

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading “Why--why, who are you?” asked Albert as soon as he could check the impassioned utterance of his message, and instantly demanded in the next breath, “and--and where is Margaret?”

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

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

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

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From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

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

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

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

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

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

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

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

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

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

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

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

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

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

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading “Why--why, who are you?” asked Albert as soon as he could check the impassioned utterance of his message, and instantly demanded in the next breath, “and--and where is Margaret?”

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

of great significance or value

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

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

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

a message received and understood

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading “Why--why, who are you?” asked Albert as soon as he could check the impassioned utterance of his message, and instantly demanded in the next breath, “and--and where is Margaret?”

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

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

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

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

From this reading “Why--why, who are you?” asked Albert as soon as he could check the impassioned utterance of his message, and instantly demanded in the next breath, “and--and where is Margaret?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

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

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

staying power

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

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

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

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

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

very recently

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “Why--why, who are you?” asked Albert as soon as he could check the impassioned utterance of his message, and instantly demanded in the next breath, “and--and where is Margaret?”

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

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

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

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

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

a course of conduct

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

the property of being of short spatial extent

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

in the near future

From this reading “Why--why, who are you?” asked Albert as soon as he could check the impassioned utterance of his message, and instantly demanded in the next breath, “and--and where is Margaret?”

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

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

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

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

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

in the direction of

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

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

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading “Why--why, who are you?” asked Albert as soon as he could check the impassioned utterance of his message, and instantly demanded in the next breath, “and--and where is Margaret?”

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

an indication that something has been present

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

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

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

in or at the place that

From this reading “Why--why, who are you?” asked Albert as soon as he could check the impassioned utterance of his message, and instantly demanded in the next breath, “and--and where is Margaret?”

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

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

which person or people

From this reading It was expected, of course, that faithful old Margaret, who was master in chief of affairs in the Little Castle, would, as usual, in the absence of the family, answer the bell, and the message intended for her was half way over Albert's lips before he took in the fact that the individual who had opened the door bore about as close resemblance to Margaret as the tower of the Little Castle to its door-mat.

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

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why--why, who are you?” asked Albert as soon as he could check the impassioned utterance of his message, and instantly demanded in the next breath, “and--and where is Margaret?”

a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nothing could have exceeded the air of importance with which Albert was striding along the streets of Windsor, and notwithstanding the shortness of his legs, his _valet de chambre_, in the shape of a newly acquired French nurse, had difficulty in keeping up with him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The destination toward which he steered, without deviation to right or left, and with great regard for economy of time and space at corners and crossings, was the Little Castle, and he marched up the path from terrace to terrace, and rang the bell with all the complacency of a drum-major.

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

From this reading The fact was, Albert was intrusted with a most important piece of information--the bearer of a message that had cleared his own mental horizon from so much as the vestige of a cloud, and which he felt sure would bring equal joy to the others for whom it was intended.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Why--why, who are you?” asked Albert as soon as he could check the impassioned utterance of his message, and instantly demanded in the next breath, “and--and where is Margaret?”