Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

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

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

an expectation

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

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

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading It was late on the following morning before the Castle was awake.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was late on the following morning before the Castle was awake.

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

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

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

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Four huge fires roared in the four great chimneys round the vast hall where the breakfast was in progress.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It was late on the following morning before the Castle was awake.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading Four huge fires roared in the four great chimneys round the vast hall where the breakfast was in progress.

brought together in one place

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

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

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading IN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Four huge fires roared in the four great chimneys round the vast hall where the breakfast was in progress.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was late on the following morning before the Castle was awake.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four huge fires roared in the four great chimneys round the vast hall where the breakfast was in progress.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

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

From this reading Four huge fires roared in the four great chimneys round the vast hall where the breakfast was in progress.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

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

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Four huge fires roared in the four great chimneys round the vast hall where the breakfast was in progress.

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

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

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

From this reading Four huge fires roared in the four great chimneys round the vast hall where the breakfast was in progress.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

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

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

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

From this reading IN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late on the following morning before the Castle was awake.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late on the following morning before the Castle was awake.

plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was late on the following morning before the Castle was awake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was late on the following morning before the Castle was awake.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Four huge fires roared in the four great chimneys round the vast hall where the breakfast was in progress.

restoring confidence and relieving anxiety

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading IN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Four huge fires roared in the four great chimneys round the vast hall where the breakfast was in progress.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Four huge fires roared in the four great chimneys round the vast hall where the breakfast was in progress.

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

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

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

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

carry out

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

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

From this reading It was late on the following morning before the Castle was awake.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

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

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

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

From this reading Four huge fires roared in the four great chimneys round the vast hall where the breakfast was in progress.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading It almost seemed as if the guests had waited for the appearance of the reassuring daylight before they ventured from their rooms.

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

From this reading It was late on the following morning before the Castle was awake.

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

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

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

From this reading Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.

in or at the place that

From this reading Four huge fires roared in the four great chimneys round the vast hall where the breakfast was in progress.

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 Sagan, in his weather-stained hunting suit and leggings, stood at the upper window overlooking the courtyard where the huntsmen and gaunt dogs, the famous Sagan boarhounds, were already collected, in anticipation of the boar-hunt arranged to take place on that day.