Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

the right to enter

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

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

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

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

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

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

From this reading "Not such as prate of war, but skulk in peace."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Not such as prate of war, but skulk in peace."

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading The Colonel.

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From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading His house was not far distant.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

a social unit living together

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His house was not far distant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

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

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

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

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

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

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

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

From this reading His house was not far distant.

of great significance or value

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

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

From this reading "Not such as prate of war, but skulk in peace."

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

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

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

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not such as prate of war, but skulk in peace."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Not such as prate of war, but skulk in peace."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

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

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading "Not such as prate of war, but skulk in peace."

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

idle or foolish and irrelevant talk

From this reading "Not such as prate of war, but skulk in peace."

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

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

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

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

term of address for a man

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading "Not such as prate of war, but skulk in peace."

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

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Not such as prate of war, but skulk in peace."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

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

From this reading The Colonel.

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

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "Not such as prate of war, but skulk in peace."

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

From this reading His house was not far distant.

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

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

which person or people

From this reading It had been the palazzo of one of the redoubted Knights of St. John; and the massive gate at which Sir Henry knocked for admittance, seemed an earnest, that the family, who had owned the mansion, had been a powerful and important one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Delmé strolled out half an hour before his brother's dinner hour, with the intention of paying a visit of ceremony to the Colonel of George's regiment.